About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:
 

The Rehabilitation Assistant assists in assessing, planning, implementation, and ongoing delivery of therapy programs, under direct and indirect supervision of Rehabilitation Professionals to encourage residents to function at their maximum potential of independence in an effort to prevent or delay deterioration as long as possible.

What Is In It For You:

• Reviews daily report and communication binders.
• Collects data and identifies problems.
• Porters’ clients to and from treatment room as required.
• Monitors resident ability to participate in therapy intervention.
• Is aware and appropriately communicates change of medical status, likelihood of aggression etc. to the Therapist and/or Manager.
• Regularly communicates with RN/LPN/Rehabilitation Professional any concerns.
• Under direction of Rehabilitation Therapist (OT/PT), promotes and maintains resident health by performing position tasks such as, but not limited to, carrying out ROM exercises as instructed, mobilizing clients, transferring, and lifting residents using appropriate aids, conducting gait training, conducting appropriate exercise classes and group activities, assisting residents in walking program, preparing residents and equipment for rehabilitation treatment.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting residents in performing physical activities such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and DAL.
• Assists with safe feeding at mealtimes if directed or assigned by Therapist and/or designated manager.

What You Will Need:

• Post-secondary education is an asset.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Completion of related diploma program from a recognized institution is required.
• Prior experience in continuing care/gerontology preferred.

Wage Levelling Salary: $30.96 per hour

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!