Restorative Care Therapist (Union), Full-Time (9am-5pm est.)

at  Ina Grafton Gage Home

Scarborough, ON, Canada -

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Immediate25 Dec, 2024Not Specified30 Sep, 2024N/AElements,X Ray,Risk,Interpersonal Skills,Training Programs,Legal RequirementsNoNo
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Description:

ARE YOU A RESTORATIVE CARE THERAPIST THAT HAS A PASSION FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE?

At Ina Grafton Gage Home, we are passionate about providing compassionate care for families’ loved ones, where the residents of our home come before anything else. This philosophy can be seen in every aspect and level of our home. We are seeking a candidate that shares our mission, vision and values.
MISSION STATEMENT- Everyone we serve will experience life to the fullest with the highest quality of service and compassionate care.
VISION- A premier and innovative home that promotes a high quality person centered environment throughout the continuum of care.
VALUES- Teamwork, Excellence, Compassion, Knowledge
The Restorative Care Therapist (Union) reports to the Programs Manager and is responsible for providing therapy services to residents under the direction of the Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and the supervision of the designated lead and if applicable provides Nursing
Restorative Services under the direction of the Unit Supervisor and the supervision of the designated lead.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

  • Has successfully completed a training programs in restorative care or is enrolled in such a programs, or has successfully completed relevant training course provided at the Home by a qualified Therapist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist)
  • Experience working in a long term care setting
  • Committed to promoting residents’ well being
  • Ability to develop, implement and evaluate programs
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Computer literate
  • CPR and First Aid qualifications
  • Knowledge of RAI-MDS – AIS certified, if not must be completed successfully within one (1) year of being hired.
  • To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
  • To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
  • Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
  • As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements
  • Two supervisory references required
  • COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment

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Responsibilities:

  • Complete initial assessments for ambulation, ROM, exercise and equipment needs (i.e. ambulatory and assistive devices) ensures accurate records as required including: develop policies and procedures for rehab programs, participation tracking, monthly statistics, Intake documentation, Quarterly documentation, MDS/RAPS, Care plan updates
  • Restorative Care under the direction of the Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapist.
  • Provide programs that meet the physical needs of the residents including: walking, ROM exercises, large group exercises, etc.)
  • Process and monitor all referrals and modify programs when necessary to ensure individual needs are met
  • Audit and evaluate restorative care program to residents assessed as requiring this program
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of therapy(ies) provided to resident and revise the plan of care according
  • Assist with the evaluation of therapies provided in collaboration with Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist.
  • Has good understanding of the Nursing Restorative Philosophy
  • Work closely with Unit Supervisor and interdisciplinary team to establish nursing restorative services for residents in consultation interdisciplinary team updates care plans, evaluates and documents accordingly
  • Order assistive devices as appropriate and is responsible to provide appropriate ongoing maintenance and cleaning (i.e. wheelchairs, walkers, saska poles, versa frames)
  • Participate in department meetings, unit meetings, care plan rounds, and interdisciplinary care conferences and pre-admission care conferences.
  • Ensure effective communication and good human relations with residents, residents’ families, volunteers, and staff of other departments.
  • Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home
  • Participate and conduct audits according to the schedule in the Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
  • Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

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Scarborough, ON, Canada