Rehabilitation Support Workers

 

Summary

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The rehabilitation support worker’s primary function is to assist clients with achieving their optimal level of independence. Under the direction of a regulated healthcare professional, the rehabilitation support worker provides support services to clients living with the effects of an acquired brain injury, mental health issues, spinal cord injuries and/or various complex needs. Programs that may be implemented include life skills retraining, behavioural management, cognitive remediation, community reintegration, educational and vocational support.

 

Responsibilities

• Effectively and professionally implement treatment programs under the direction of the rehabilitation team.

• Meet with clients as specified by the treatment team and as set out in the treatment plan.

• Implement therapy goals into the client’s everyday routines in a way which ensures the client modifies activities of daily living in a consistent, structured and routine fashion.

• Communicate to regulated healthcare professionals regarding client's progress and intervention strategies.

• Provide input into treatment objectives and client’s programming when requested.

• Liaise with all members of the treatment team to ensure effective service provision and attend team meetings as scheduled.

• Review all documentation provided by members of the treatment team.

• Communicate with Manager on a regular basis, seeking guidance when necessary.

• Prepare and send detailed progress notes to Manager for each client on a weekly basis, as specified.

• Prepare and send progress reports to Manager for each client on a regular basis, or as specified.

• Participate in ongoing training and professional development in-services.

• Conduct self in professional and courteous manner at all times.

• Exercise good personal time management and consistent punctuality.

• Treat every client with dignity and respect.

 

Education & Experience

• Relevant post-secondary education within the health or social services field.

• Minimum four years experience in acquired brain injury and/or mental health.

• In-depth knowledge and experience with the design, development and implementation of behavioural modification strategies and interventions.

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Personal computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office software.

 

Requirements

• Maintain up-to-date criminal reference checks including vulnerable sector screening.

• Valid driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract.

• Maintain certification in Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention.

• Updated certification in CPR and First Aid