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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Physiotherapy Support Worker
Posted on April 16, 2024 by Employer details NL Health Services
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Job Description Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy Support Worker Temporary Full Time Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL(PCN55344RP2)Labrador-Grenfell Health is responsible for a full range of services including community health, long-term care and acute care for Northern Newfoundland and all of Labrador. Labrador-Grenfell Health operates accredited facilities including three hospitals, in St. Anthony, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, and Labrador City, three community health centers, 14 community clinics/nursing stations and three long term care homes. The Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Support Worker (PTA/OTA) assists the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist in the delivery of rehabilitation services to clients by carrying out assigned programs and activities with clients in the hospital and community.Qualifications:" Graduation from High School or equivalency;" Successful completion of a Two-year diploma from a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program is preferred; OR completion of a one-year health related certificate and willing to complete a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program within a reasonable time frame as determined by the employer;" Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);" Ability to understand and demonstrate correct body mechanics;" Knowledge of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy;" Ability to use computer is an asset or ability and desire to complete study program for same;" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.Duties: (include but not limited to): " Carries out individual and group program and activities as assigned by a licensed Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist;" Provides and maintains rehab equipment as required for specific client use under direction of PT/OT;" Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with work facilities and co-workers;" Organizes and manages time effectively;" Works with some independence and self initiative;" Maneuvers heavy equipment, performs lifts/transfers of physically and/or cognitively impaired clients;" Assists with treatments and assessments as required;" Maintains a clean and safe environment;" Maintains accurate workload measurement statistics for all client and non-client related activities;" All other related duties.Salary:" CG-28 of the NAPE-HS salary scale, $25.87 - $28-65 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance. Hours of Work: " 75 bi-weekly (Monday - Friday)Labrador-Grenfell Health Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2024000068NLabrador-Grenfell Health Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity EmployerLabrador-Grenfell Health is a Smoke and Scent Free Organization- LocationLabrador City, NL
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Term or contract
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #1970630
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