QUALIFICATIONS:

· Graduate of an accredited PT/OT/Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma program: required

· Experience in clinical rehabilitation in an acute care setting within the last year

· Familiarity with the Ontario College of Physiotherapy Guidelines for assistants and demonstrated ability to comply with college standards for assistants

· Ability to independently manage and maintain Rehabilitation equipment inventory.

· Demonstrated knowledge of computers and windows-based software programs

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The assistant may be assigned to both physiotherapy and occupational therapy duties. The primary function is to work with patients in the inpatient Assess and Restore program, inpatients in acute and alternative level of care. The duties include assisting in the outpatient department, including direct care, department maintenance, equipment cleaning and organization for client use and some limited clerical duties.

RLMCMH is an 18 bed facility located in beautiful, rural Northwestern Ontario. We offer 24 hour emergency care, acute & chronic care, oncology, diagnostic services, rehabilitation, and a variety of day clinics.

The community of Red Lake is home to approximately 5000 residents. The primary industries include mining, tourism, and forestry. The town is approximately a 3 hour drive from Kenora and a five hour drive from Winnipeg.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital is committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Red Lake Hospital.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Contract length: 12-18 months

Pay: $32.08-$33.70 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work Location: In person