Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist (Rehabilitation
Professionals), the Rehabilitation Assistant functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in
meeting the needs of the Resident. The Rehabilitation Assistant carries out the rehabilitative
treatment plans and programs and assists the therapist in monitoring and evaluating Residents’
progression. The Rehab Assistant will ensure a commitment to Resident Safety and to our “culture
of safety” as per the Strategic Directions of Park Place Seniors Living.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
directed by an Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist or Physiotherapist such as
strengthening, range of motion (ROM)m ambulation training, self-care activities, life skills, work
simulation, seating, positioning, auditory comprehension, reading, writing, and/or
communication/oral therapy.
writing observable social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and functional factors which might impact
the Resident’s therapeutic program and progress; observes and reports cognitive and functional
changes, concerns and/or changes to Residents’ condition to designated clinician. Performs
various tests and/or tasks as assigned, recording and reporting relevant data for interpretation by
the therapist Provides input into the planning, implementation, modification and evaluation of the
rehabilitative treatment plan and/or program.
use of prescribed treatment/adaptive devices such as splints, wheelchairs, walkers, modified
eating utensils, work simulation tools, electronic and manual devices for augmentative
Communication, And Other Equipment As Required.
assistive devices. Sets up and adapts equipment such as changing wheelchair backs and
adjusting wheelchair height as instructed by the therapist.
and communication; demonstrates the use of assistive devices and assists with power
wheelchair mobility training as directed by the therapist.
therapy intervention.
Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Neuro-Muscle Electrical Stimulation (NMES), ice, heat and
wax treatments.
established infection control procedures, and maintaining inventories. Provides input regarding
purchase of new equipment and supplies, general maintenance and repair of equipment.
requisitions, Resident billing approval forms and workload statistics.
relaying messages, and recording data such as Resident contact time as required.
initiatives as requested.
Place Home committees.
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