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Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America's first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.  At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen's University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.  

At Humber River Health, we're not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Right now we are looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to work with our Allied Health Services Team. 

Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time

Hours of Work: Available to work rotating shifts (Monday to Friday, Weekends & Statutory Holidays)Location: Humber River Health, Wilson SiteLabour Group: OPSEU 590Reporting Relationship: Manager of Allied Health Services & Outpatient Rehab Hourly Rate: $29.77 - $35.15

Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for treatment and support Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering care to patients across medical, surgical, and specialty units
• As an active member of the interprofessional team, the Rehab Assistant provides client-centered clinical care for assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist.
• Provides goal-oriented treatment interventions, patient/family education and support to address physical, emotional and self-care needs as assigned
• Assisting with patient lifting, transferring and transporting as required.
• Maintaining timely charting and workload measurement.
• Monitoring and maintenance of equipment
• Other duties as assigned, including general equipment monitoring and departmental duties such as light cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Clinical supervision of students, including OTA/PTA students in collaboration with the PT or OT.
• Deliver cross-coverage services, ensuring appropriate treatment for patients in post-acute services

Qualifications:

• Current experience at HRH as a Rehab Assistant or a graduate from a PTA and OTA Certificate/Diploma program from a recognized institution
• Must be able to work well under supervision and maintain the delegation of responsibilities for support personnel as mandated of the Ontario College of Physiotherapists and the Ontario College of Occupational Therapists.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.
• Experience in working with an active inpatient population is an asset.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills and teamwork.
• Must be capable of bending, stretching and lifting while assisting patients.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be organized and able to complete tasks within the allocated time frames.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Availability for scheduled weekend work may be required.

• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do - and to address systemic barriers - we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.

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