Male Rehabilitation Support Worker/Rehabilitation Therapist

Job Description

Male Rehabilitation Support Workers/ Rehabilitation Assistants Required

Region: Burlington On,Hamilton ON and surrounding area - only local candidates need apply. This position is not suitable for re-location

At the request of our client, Male Rehabilitation Support Workers are required immediately to deliver services to children and adults with Acquired Brain Injury.

Deliver high quality, goal oriented rehabilitation support to individuals who have experienced a significant trauma

Work within multi-disciplinary teams (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, psychology)

Provide support to acute needs, diverse and exceptional clients

Be able to work with a variety of disabilities including cognitive, physical, highly behavioural, psychosocial, mental illness and addictions

Provide weekly, professional well-written status updates on each client for the team

Write formal progress reports

Minimum Requirements for Application:

Completed College Diploma or University Degree in a health or social services related program, such as Psychology, Child and Youth Work, Behavioural Therapy, Kinesiology, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Social Work, Developmental Services, Psychology, Sociology, etc.

5 years of Full-Time paid experience implementing supports for individuals with cognitive, psychological, behavioural and/or physical impairments(please include employment dates)

Knowledge of Acquired Brain Injury, through training and experience

Valid Drivers License and ability to transports clients in a personal vehicle

Experience in designing programs in life skills training, educational support, fitness/hydrotherapy, community integration and/or return to work an asset.

Please note: We do not accept applicants with one year certificate programs (diploma or degree a must).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• social services/healthcare: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road