CUPELAKERIDGE HEALTH REHABILITATION ASSISTANTPOST ACUTE SPECIALTY SERVICESAMBULATORY REHABILITATION CENTRECASUAL 8 Hour Day Shift (subject to change)Lakeridge Health Bowmanville (main site) (maybe required to work at other sites)CUPE-1800002371 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Providing and monitoring various functional restoration and exercise programs under prescription of the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist with appropriate use of related equipment; providing timely feedback to supervising therapists regarding patient status and response to treatment; assisting in the maintenance of the department including physical environment, equipment and inventory of supplies; setting up outpatient class for activities; assisting with ADL treatment and wheelchair maintenance/set-up; assisting the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist to increase level of mobility function; and other duties as assigned. Travel between Lakeridge Health campuses may be required.QUALIFICATIONS:*Graduate of an Occupational/Physiotherapy Assistant Program of an accredited College or an equivalent combination of education and experience as a Rehabilitation Assistant;*Proven minimum of 2 years' experience working in an outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation setting*expert knowledge of Outpatient modalities*proven experience with group classes for post-surgical patients*Current CPR certification*Able to maintain statistical data and general department maintenance duties;*Able to lift, turn, transfer patients manually and with mechanical aids;*Effective verbal and written communication skills;*Proven interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills;*Proven team player in a multidisciplinary team;*Experience working with therapeutic modalities in a hospital physiotherapy department *Demonstrated understanding of an commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regula in-service education in this area; and*Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard.SALARY: $28.46 - $29.40 per hourCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:This position is open to all qualified CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health.The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364 (Service Bargaining Unit).Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under Lakeridge Health's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.