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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Physiotherapy Support Worker & Occupational Support Worker
Posted on June 27, 2024 by Employer details NL Health Services
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Job Description Physiotherapy Support Worker & Occupational Support WorkerSt. John's City HospitalsTemporary, Call-InMultiple Positions Hours Based on the needs of the department Salary CG-28 ($24.61 - $27.27 per hour) Competition Number GENERAL161 Posted Date 06 January 2022 Closing Date 31 December 2030 About UsEastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.Job SummaryPhysiotherapy Support WorkerWorking in collaboration with, and under the clinical direction and supervision of the Physiotherapists to provide Physiotherapy Services to patients. The Physiotherapist Support Worker must be able to utilize clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills; follow ethical guidelines; function within the delegated scope of practice responsibilities; comply with legal requirements; and demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with others to meet patient goals and overall delivery of physiotherapy services. This position maintains accountability to the division manager of the assigned service, the Clinical Physiotherapists and Regional Professional Practice Consultant for professional integrity and practice issues.Occupational Support Worker The Occupational Therapy Support Worker (OTSW) will work under the clinical direction and supervision of the Clinical Occupational Therapists in Acute care to provide Occupational Therapy Services to clients.The Occupational Therapy Support Worker must be able to utilize clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills; follow ethical guidelines; function within scope of practice responsibilities; comply with legal requirements; and demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with others to meet patient goals and overall delivery of occupational therapy services. The Occupational Therapy Support Worker's duties include: maintaining an inventory of wheelchairs, seating components, bathroom equipment and other adaptive aids, ordering supplies and equipment setting up seating systems for individual patients under the direction of the occupational therapist, and occasionally fabricating adaptive equipment. The Occupational Therapy Support Worker will carry out individual and groups interventions with clients as directed by the occupational therapist, engaging clients in day to day occupations in self-care productivity and leisure. This position reports to the Division Manager and maintains accountability to the Regional Professional Practice Consultant for Occupational Therapy for professional integrity and practice issues.Job DemandsBy applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):Regularly lifts or moves objects less than 10 lbs, up to 25 lbs and lifts and moves patients, limbs (or may utilize a mechanical lift) for exercises. Regularly, there is a requirement to physically handle materials for the set up and running of activities. Regularly required to stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally required to drive to clients' homes or community buildings to assist with therapy or to facilitate activities. Regularly a variety of body postures including working in awkward or cramped positions, bending, kneeling and stretching and sometimes strength and endurance is required. Occasionally operates machinery, equipmen- LocationSt. John's, NL
- Salary$24.61HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Term or contract
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #1916175
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