Rehabilitation Assistant – Community

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Rehabilitation Assistant supporting SLFNHA Developmental Services team in providing health services for clients. Collaborating with professionals and community resources to promote client growth and development.

Responsibilities:

  • Support health services delivered by the SLFNHA Developmental Services team as well as programs the DS team works in collaboration with.
  • Work with clients, caregivers and community resources to promote growth and development of our clients.
  • Arrange transportation to and from airport for staff.
  • Support booking of clients.
  • Provide support to individual clients and families by follow-up.
  • Support virtual sessions between community clients and Health Care Professionals.
  • Monitor and carry out services as directed by SLFNHA Health Care Professional staff.
  • Support for additional SLFNHA Health Care Professional staff outside of the department may be included.
  • Be accountable to the Developmental Services Manager - Clinical, Developmental Services for mentorship and day to day support.

Requirements:

  • Equivalent to partial high school education.
  • The person can read and write to communicate easily.
  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Health Sciences, Education or related field is an asset.
  • Two years of experience in a health or education services environment.
  • Experience working with children.
  • Professional integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.
  • Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
  • Familiar with the use of popular software such as MS Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat (PDF) and skilled at use of internet-based tools.
  • Willingness to share knowledge and culture of First Nations people and specifically the respective community.
  • Willingness to speak up on the health and mental health priorities of your community.
  • A team player who can work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
  • Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset.

Benefits:

  • Pension plan
  • Fitness reimbursement program
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Relocation assistance