Rehabilitation Assistant

Description:

• Carries out assigned occupational therapy and physiotherapy activities/intervention as per the parameters set by the occupational therapist and physiotherapist respectively, such as engagement in self care, leisure, and/or productivity occupations; functional, physical and cognitive motor skills and activities; mobility training; exercise programs for range of motion, strength/endurance, balance and coordination; and handling/positioning techniques to facilitate safe mobility, optimize function, and prevent potential impairments.
• Follows the care plans set out by the occupational therapist and physiotherapist, engages the patient/client in treatment on a one-to-one basis or in a group format as appropriate.
• Monitors and evaluates patient/client responses and status during the application of assigned specific interventions.
• Suspends specific occupational therapy and/or physiotherapy interventions if a patient/client has an adverse reaction or if the patient/client is at risk and consults with the assigning occupational and/or physical therapist.
• Provides suggestions for change or modification to existing therapy programs to the occupational/physical therapist.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team and in consultation with the therapist, provides input into the planning, implementation, modification, and evaluation of the rehabilitative treatment plan/program, including but not limited to: procures, uses, maintains and monitors equipment, supplies and space to support service delivery; and gathers information about available resources in the health system or community to support patient/client care.