Rehab Assistant

Overview

Integrated Care Solutions NRIO, a division of Bayshore Health Care, offers community-minded, progressive brain injury rehabilitation in a variety of environments. We customize treatment programs in 24-hour residential treatment, supported living, community programs, and therapeutic day programs. We use a person- and family-centered care (PFCC) approach, recognizing the importance of family involvement in planning and decisions about health care, services and treatment.

Position:
Rehabilitation Therapist (Part-Time) – Etobicoke Residential Rehabilitation site and community-based work in the GTA. You will supervise and support individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABIs) and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver daily functional rehab and meaningful activities. Goals include increasing independence, community reintegration, social participation, and avocational/volunteer activities.

• Provide supervision and support to individuals with acquired brain injuries in a group-home setting and within the community.
• Deliver and follow a designed rehabilitation program, aiming to increase independence and meaningful participation in daily activities.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care, medication management, and transfer tasks.
• Accompany clients on community outings as needed, using external transport services or own vehicle.
• Utilize Crisis and Behavioural Management strategies as appropriate.
• Collect required clinical data through documentation and data tracking.
• Contribute to program development and perform other clinical/administrative duties as assigned.
• Provide flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, overnights, and occasional holidays.

• Post-secondary studies in social sciences or healthcare-related areas.
• G driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract; access to a vehicle and appropriate insurance to transport clients in own vehicle is required.
• Availability to work on weekends, days, evenings, occasional overnights, and some holidays.
• Part-time position with hours fluctuating according to client census.

• Experience working with individuals with mental health issues, dual diagnoses, behavioural challenges, chronic pain, or addictions.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills; ability to manage challenging behaviours (e.g., aggression, elopement, inappropriate conduct).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Willingness to perform personal care, medication assistance, ADLs, administrative tasks, light cleaning, advocacy, and therapy implementation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical capability for bending, stretching, and lifting.
• Highly organized with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with computers and secure email systems.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

• Work with individuals with ABIs to increase independence through individualized rehabilitation programs (responsible for up to 5 clients at a time).
• Complete documentation following company and provincial guidelines.
• Follow the designed rehabilitation program as directed.
• Assist clients with ADLs; personal care, medication management, and transfer tasks.
• Accompany clients on community outings as needed via external transport services or own vehicle.
• Apply appropriate Crisis and Behavioural Management strategies.
• Collect required clinical data through documentation and tracking.
• Complete research to enhance client programs.
• Perform other clinical and administrative duties as assigned.
• Provide flexible availability (evenings, weekends, overnights, occasional holidays).

At Bayshore Healthcare, we are committed to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and fostering a culture of belonging. We operate in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes. Depending on provincial regulations and position requirements, new hires may need to provide vaccination proof where applicable. Medical exemptions or other exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Primary

Location:

ON-Etobicoke

Note:

This advertisement reflects the role as described; postings may be updated.