HAL Disability Management Inc. is currently seeking a part-time/casual Rehabilitation Support Worker (RSW) [Tuesdays and Thursdays - 2-3 hours per day]. RSW will implement treatment goals recommended by regulated health professionals. RSW will be responsible for providing rehabilitation support to individuals with an acquired brain injury and/or spinal cord injury as well as individuals who may have also been diagnosed with mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, dual diagnosis, orthopaedic injuries. The selected candidate will be supporting two young children (oldest being 8 years old) with turoring and other activities.

Requirements:

• Educational background in a rehabilitation support program.
• Working knowledge of common medical, mental health and neurological conditions.
• An in-depth understanding of the effects of head injury on physical, psychological and social function.
• Knowledge of the principles of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Language Pathology and other rehabilitation modalities applied to brain injury.
• An understanding of the types of interventions used in community-based rehabilitation therapy with head injured people.
• An understanding of the roles of other health and social care professions.
• Knowledge of the range and sources of equipment, its uses and application.
• Ability to break down activities into achievable goals.
• Ability to recognize problems experienced by clients.
• Experience working within a team and an understanding of team dynamics.
• Ability to observe clients' performance and report clearly to relevant professions.
• Experience working with clients, and their families, who have behavioural difficulties or are emotionally vulnerable and enabling them to adjust to their difficulties with supports.
• Adult, child or youth experience with cognitive and communication problems as a result of brain injury.
• Develop and implement rehabilitation support plans in collaboration with an occupational therapist, and or Physiotherapist.
• Report on medication intake and supply, client functioning related to personal care, housekeeping and other care giving duties, as well as behavioural and cognitive limitations
• Provide services in the home, community, social and work settings.
• Attend to client appointments and team meetings, as well as allocate time for treatment preparation, travel, reporting, and administrative duties.
• Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Establish harmonious working relationships with clients, client families and friends, colleagues, and others in the community.
• Ability to use appropriate initiative, recognizing own limitations of competency.
• Ability to organize own workload, prioritize demands of a number of therapists, and work flexibly with others to ensure all demands are met.
• Able to participate in supervision and make positive use of it, as well as accept direction when necessary.
• Able to work in a stressful environment, including with clients who have complex communication needs or challenging behaviours.

Job Type: Contract

Benefits: Flexible Schedule

Experience:

• Brain Injury: 5 years (Preferred)
• Mental Health: 5 years (Preferred)
• Working with MVA injured clients (required)
• Hindu, Urdu or Punjabi speaking is an asset

Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
• Driver’s License G (Preferred) MUST have a vehicle
• Liability Insurance Required
• Police Clearance (Required)
• Vulnerable Sector Check(required)
• First Aid / CPR (Current Standing) (Preferred)

VIVO Home Health is an equal opportunity employer. We thank you for your interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 4-6 per week

Salary: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-05-22

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