Brain Injury Rehabilitation Worker

The opportunity:

We are currently looking to fill 1 new opportunity for a Full-Time Brain Injury Rehabilitation Worker in our Northeast region - Elliot Lake, ON.

• Flexible schedule: Includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.  
• Starting wage: $23.35 per hour . This compensation is inclusive of a $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients. The wage enhancement does not apply to training and paid leave.
• Hours: 35 hours per week

Responsibilities:

•    Implement individualized support services plans within the home and/or community for adults with brain injury (BI)
•    Assist individuals with brain injury in instrumental activities of daily living, cognitive and problem-solving skills, community orientation and integration
•    Provide services on a flexible basis during weekday business hours
•    Reporting responsibilities including daily log note recording, incident reports, and verbal reports as required
•    Participate in training as required
•    Follow policies and procedures as required

Qualifications and experience:

•    Post-Secondary in Human or Social Services preferred or Rehabilitation Assistant diploma
•    Minimum of three years’ experience in Human Services field and/or working with people with ABI
•    Current CPR, First Aid is an asset
•    Access to vehicle to use for business and valid driver’s license
•    Proven consistency in work performance, including reliability and flexibility
•    Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
•    Sound problem solving skills
•    Proven ability to work independently / autonomously
•    Knowledge of and experience working with local community housing and social services resources
•    Ability to speak, read, and write English
•    French-English bilingualism an asset