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REHABILITATION ASSISTANT

Job ID: 62084
Job Category: Health Services
Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long Term Care, LTC Regional Services
Work Location: True Davidson Acres LTC Home, 200 Dawes Rd, East York
Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Permanent Vacancy
Hourly Rate: $36.35 to $39.69
Shift Information: Monday to Sunday, 35 Hours Per Week 
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 1 
Posting Period: 01-Apr-2026 to 17-Apr-2026

 

The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services, enabling people to live with support and age with dignity. The Division believes in the values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s directly operated long-term care homes (https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/). Based on evidence-informed research, our goal is to improve the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

Major Responsibilities: 

 

  • Assesses residents' rehabilitative needs through observation.
  • 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 Point Click Care PCC software. Prepares quarterly summaries.
  • Transfers residents in rehabilitation program using lifting devices, wheelchairs, etc.
  • Orders equipment and supplied for residents.


Key Qualifications:


Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

 

  1. Completed a post-secondary program in restorative care or have the combined equivalent of education and experience. Graduates of a recognized Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA & PTA) program preferred.
  2. Experience in performing rehabilitation practises and activities in an institutionalized environment (e.g. Long-Term Care environment, rehab clinic, etc.).

 

 You must also have:

  • Ability to maintain co-operative working relationships with residents and staff.
  • Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends.
  • Ability and willingness to provide a service that enhances the dignity and respects the diversity of residents.
  • Sensitivity and understanding of residents who are experiencing change in their lives: flexibility to adapt to changing conditions of residents.
  • Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.
  • Fundamental knowledge of exercise equipment, physiotherapy modalities, adaptive and assistive devices (i.e. ex-n flex machines, cross trainers, treadmill, TNS, ultrasound).


Please Note:
As a condition of employment with the Seniors Services & Long-Term Care 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 Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021.

 

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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.

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