Yoga Therapy/Rehabilitation Assistant

at  FunctionAbility Rehabilitation Services

WHY FUNCTIONABILITY?

• Signing Bonus - up to $1500
• Relocation Bonus (if applicable)
• Autonomy over schedule and flexibility
• Education Funding
• Self-directed funding for mental health, wellness and/or retirement savings funding
• Billing Application to allow you to bill and dictate notes while in the community
• Competitive compensation
• Paid Staff Meetings
• Paid Supervision from an RA director
• Extended Health and Dental Benefits + Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Strong administrative/clinical/IT support
• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Diverse Caseload
• Exciting company events (including our wonderful annual Retreat!)
• Career Advancement Opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Motivated self-starter with superior technical, verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong analytical and report writing ability;
• Computer skills (i.e. ability to work in MS Word and Outlook);
• Great interpersonal skills and proven ability to work with different personality types;
• A minimum of 2 years experience;
• Kinesiology degree OR Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant certificate from a recognized Community College, or other equivalent is an asset
• Knowledge of the rehabilitation approach to patient care and the roles of OT, PT and SLP
• Experience with rehabilitation services (hospital, clinic, community), pool therapy and/or personal training certifications are all assets and;
• Access to an automobile

Yoga:

• Develop and lead one-on-one in-home restorative yoga sessions.
• Complete session notes and detailed progress reports for team review;
• Sessions will incorporate unique needs of clients after a traumatic injury that impacts cognitive, emotional and or physical function.
• Conduct gentle and restorative yoga or mindfulness/meditation sessions with the goal to improve self-regulation of the nervous system;
• Sessions may also target goals related to balance, range of motion, strength and/or pain management, grounding / anxiety management, activation and depression management, and mindfulness skills and relaxation.

Rehabilitation Assistant:

• Perform 1:1 therapy session in the community (ex: client’s homes, work, gym, pool)
• Implement light fitness or personal training programs in a gym, home, community or pool environment
• Implement OT programming including cognitive rehabilitation programming and supporting clients towards independent living skills in their homes
• Liaise with various community partners, medical and rehabilitation professionals who are also targeting pain, anxiety, and mood management through evidence-based practice.