Ville : Toronto

Catégorie :

Industrie : Government

Employeur : City of Toronto

Job ID: 26204

• Job Category: Health Services
• Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long-Term Care Division, LTC Regional Services
• Work Location: True Davidson Acres, 200 Dawes Rd, Toronto, M4C
• Job Type & Duration: Part-Time, Indefinite
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $32.21 to $35.30, TH4183,  Wage Grade 8
• Shift Information: Monday to Sunday, Various Shifts (Days, Evenings and Weekends)
• Affiliation: L79 PT LTCH&S
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 18-Mar-2022 to 01-Apr--2022

Posting will be used to fill vacancies across City of Toronto Long-Term Care Homes

Major Responsibilities:

• Assesses residents' rehabilitative needs through observation.
• Provides Nursing Restorative treatments (i.e. passive or active ROM, bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, dressing and grooming, eating and swallowing, communication etc.).
• Participates in meetings as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in the development and modification of goals and strategies for the rehabilitative segment of resident care plans by providing input on requirements and progress.
• Develops and implements rehabilitation programs for residents to improve or maintain level of functioning, or prevent or delay loss of functioning.
• Develops and documents plans for therapeutic group programs, including resources, goals, content, scheduling and method of evaluation.
• Conducts programs of treatment and instruction, on an individual and therapeutic group basis, for the following: ambulation programs, active mobility and strengthening exercises, positioning, sensory stimulation, reality orientation, activities of daily living, use of adaptive and other related rehabilitation programs, utilizing applicable equipment and devices, e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, canes, adaptive feeding utensils, weights, walking belts and assistive devices. Sets up treatment area.
• Monitors residents' progress through observation in response to prescribed plan of treatment relative to established goals. Adjusts treatment as appropriate, based on observation of residents' physical status.
• Evaluates rehabilitation programs on a regular basis. Recommends modification of treatment techniques and implements changes. Obtains approval for treatment from family. Accompanies family members to Care Conferences.
• Records observations and progress on resident charts. Documents assessments, program plans and ongoing evaluations using "Goldcase" software. Prepares quarterly summaries.
• Transfers residents in rehabilitation program using lifting devices, wheelchairs, etc.
• Orders equipment and supplied for residents.

Key Qualifications:

1) Completed a post-secondary program in restorative care, or have the combined equivalent of education and experience.

2) Graduates of a recognized Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA & PTA) program preferred

3) Experience in performing rehabilitation practises and activities in an institutionalized environment.

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Ability to maintain co-operative working relationships with residents and staff.
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Willingness to work weekends, shifts and holidays as required.
• Ability and willingness to provide a service that enhances the dignity and respects the diversity of residents.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

Additional Information:
Hours of Work can be up to 75 hours bi-weekly, however, Hours of Work will be decided based on operational needs.

Please Note:

As a condition of employment with the Long-Term Care Homes & Services Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act (O.Reg.79/10)

Note: All City of Toronto employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City's Mandatory Vaccination Policy.  Candidates will be required to show proof of vaccination during the recruitment process.

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.