Rehabilitation Assistant

This posting

This posting is for one (1) full-time (75 hours biweekly) term position. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which will be used for future anticipatory permanent positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

About us

The Yukon's Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote, protect, and enhance the well-being of Yukon people through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate health and social services.

Continuing Care's philosophy is "Every action and decision performed by this position is founded on respect for the residents, for the promotion of their dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living."

Your role

The Rehabilitation Assistant functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in meeting the needs of clients. Under the direction of a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and/or Speech-Language Pathologist, the Rehabilitation Assistant is responsible for providing rehabilitation programs and/or activities to enhance, maintain, improve, or restore the ability to participate in meaningful activities of daily living. This position may also provide training to staff working throughout the Continuing Care division.

• For more information on the position or Home Care please contact Ailie McKenna, Interdisciplinary Supervisor, Home Care at 867-336-1197 or ailie.mckenna@yukon.ca
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman, HR Consultant at 867-334-5132 or leah.berman@yukon.ca

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon's many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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• Yukon Life
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Important application and job requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• A Rehabilitation Assistant diploma, an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) or Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) diploma from an accredited Canadian program
• Recent and relevant demonstrated experience providing direct patient care duties
• Experience providing treatment under the direction of a Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist/ Speech- Language Pathologist in a community environment and/or a long-term care setting would be considered an asset

It may be helpful for you to review "Prepare your resume and cover letter".

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Ability to implement individual and group programs under the direction of a rehabilitation professional
• Ability to deal effectively with clients with challenging or conflicting situations
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with an emphasis on Yukon First Nation's culture
• Ability to monitor and maintain equipment
• Ability to use good judgment in assessing challenging situations
• Ability to anticipate client's unique needs
• Ability to be consistent and display a positive/helpful attitude
• Ability to work well under the clinical direction provided by rehabilitation professionals and complete associated assigned tasks
• Knowledge of occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech- language pathology practice
• Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team managing competing demands from multiple assigning rehabilitation professionals

It may be helpful for you to review "The job interview process".

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

Valid Class 5 driver's license; WHMIS 2015; RCMP security clearance with Vulnerable Sector; CPR level C with AED, and TB screening

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Client transfers
• Exposure to animals in the home, second hand smoke, latex products, infectious agents and plants and flowers
• Travel within territory

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.