Rehabilitation Assistant
Current• Assists the registered therapist with transfer and mobility training and subsequent promotion of independence in mobility and transfers by following through with the recommendations of the therapists • Follows through with ADL retraining at the recommendations of the Occupational Therapist to maximize client independence • Assists the therapist in the collection of data for use in the assessment and reassessment process • Administers specific modalities and treatment programs at the instruction of the Physiotherapist, including ice/heat, hydrotherapy, TENS, intermittent compression and pulmonary hygiene programs• Follows pulmonary hygiene programs developed by the Physiotherapist • Reinforces education programs under the direction of the therapists regarding energy conversation, use of assistive devices, joint protection, posture, etc. • Monitors/observes the client's response to treatment, documenting effects and informing the therapist of any positive or adverse effects • Completes workload statistics • Provides general housekeeping tasks such as keeping therapy equipment and space clean and maintaining inventory • Attends staff meetings, in-services, and trainings• Provides clerical assistance when requested, and other related duties as assigned by the Manager