Genesis Rehabilitation Support Workers (RSWs) provide community support to individuals living with the effects of an acquired brain injury and/or mental health diagnosis.  In addition to helping clients adapt to their day-to-day challenges, each RSW facilitates the rehabilitation process by assisting clients as they work toward meaningful, productive and structured lives.

Under the direct supervision of a regulated healthcare professional, our RSWs provide one-to-one programming. This is vitally important for clients who suffer functional impairments, as they must relearn the skill sets and activity prerequisites needed to successfully re-engage in activities of daily living and community reintegration.

The Rehabilitation Support Worker is a member of the rehabilitation team which may consist of Case Management, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Language Pathology, Psychiatry, Psychology and treating Physicians and specialists.

Our RSWs are skilled observers of each client’s strengths and weaknesses, readily communicating this information to regulated healthcare professionals. In addition, detailed progress notes and comprehensive reports are provided to the treatment team to ensure a transparent and seamless communication model. This process enhances interdisciplinary teamwork.

Our RSWs are particularly skilled at working with others to adapt ongoing programs and strategies with the resources available.  Outcome measures are objective and quantifiable, resulting in maximum recovery and an overall improved quality of life for the client.

At Genesis Community Rehabilitation Inc., each RSW is required to possess a post-secondary education within the health or social services field as well as a minimum of four years related experience. In addition to being certified in Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention (NVCPI), all team members are committed to mandatory continuing education and professional development.