Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Physiotherapy

BARGAINING UNIT: CUPE

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE : Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the department head/manager, the incumbent assists physiotherapists by performing various clinical and technical tasks related to treatment to restore, maintain or improve patients' level of functional independence. This work may be performed with or without a health professional present after the necessary instructions are given. The incumbent is also responsible for preparing, storing and cleaning equipment and supplies, and ensuring that work areas are clean and tidy. The work also involves taking part in planning and implementing activities for the department or programs and may include quality improvement and risk management activities, compilation of statistics, orientation of new employees and clinical training of students. The incumbent may work with an inpatient and/or outpatient population of any age.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) plus an additional program or course in rehabilitation techniques lasting more than one year and up to two years, or the equivalent;
• Knowledge and mastery of patient transfer techniques;
• Knowledge of computer tools and office software, and ability to apply them;
• Verbal and written communication skills;
• Initiative, sound judgment and sense of responsibility;
• Effective time management skills and client focus;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform assigned work;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, the Network's management philosophy and organizational values;
• Adherence to Vitalité Health Network's confidentiality rules.

NOTE:

1. The selected person may be required to travel to the area as per operational needs.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• If no candidate meets the position requirements, the position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those candidates selected will be contacted.

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