Position: Rehabilitation Facilitator
Type: Rotating days and afternoons
Location: Hamilton, St. Catharines, and Vineland, Ontario
For over 30 years, Head Injury Rehabilitation Ontario (HIRO) has been committed to working with acquired brain injury (ABI) survivors and their families to address the challenges they face with dignity, respect and expertise. Our goal is to help our clients realize their full and unique potential. We are a promise of hope after ABI.
HIRO is unique in its ability to provide evidence-based, client and family centered ABI rehabilitation care in the community. We work with clients and their families to achieve goals that are meaningful for them throughout our continuum of care; from six residential care homes, to transitional living apartments and to community services including group as well as outreach. HIRO serves people from across Ontario through services in Hamilton, Burlington, Niagara, St. Catharines, Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk regions.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
We are looking for part time Rehabilitation Facilitators to join our team. This position offers industry-leading wages, as well as a paid orientation, health benefits, RRSP contributions and opportunities for learning and professional development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Rehabilitation Facilitators work closely with people with ABI in our residential services. They are responsible to support clients’ personal care routines, and to work with a team to implement clients’ rehabilitation plans and/or behavioural support plans to promote independence, through skill development and empowerment. Everyday duties include administering client medications, client documentation, and following clinical protocols.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be a Rehabilitation Facilitator, you will need:
- Post-secondary qualification in a health/human services-related subject (e.g. Brain Disorders Management, Developmental Services Worker, Social Services Worker) or Personal Support Worker certification or a combination of related education and work experience.
- Valid First Aid/CPR Level ‘C’ certificate
- Full vaccination against COVID-19 (or exemption from vaccination, per HIRO’s policy)
- A valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Ability to speak French is an asset
This position requires a current criminal reference check with vulnerable screening.