Job Description
This position is for our Red River Place Home, located in Selkirk, Manitoba.
At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our clinical team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff. If you’re passionate about leading a team that is committed to quality care and driven by innovation and growth, join us!
What you’ll be doing
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Working closely with nursing this position is directly accountable to the Occupational Therapist (OT) / Physio Therapist (PT) and Resident Program Manager. Implements the maintenance of patient programming under the direction of the OT/PT.
- Communicate changes in resident abilities and function to the OT/PT, the unit nurses and the Nursing Rehab lead, to complete the program assigned.
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Prepares apparatus and equipment required for the program.
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Working closely with the wheelchair companies to ensure that the resident adaptive aids are safe and functional.
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Help residents learn skills needed for daily living to improve or maintain resident’s abilities to function independently. They also assist in showing residents how to set up and use equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, and walkers.
What you bring
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Post-secondary diploma or degree in Rehabilitation therapy aide or therapy assistant related field from a community college or university.
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Minimum of 1 to 2 years’ experience preferable in Continuing Care but not essential.
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Excellent Customer Service skills
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Have a proven track record with fundraising within the experience
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Experience working with computer applications such as RAI 2.0, Outlook, Word and Excel is an asset
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Ability to work alone and with others while prioritizing tasks.
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Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
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Ability to work effectively within a variety of stressful situations and challenges and with various individuals or groups
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Strong organizing, planning, prioritizing, time management and multi-tasking skills
What you’ll get
Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
Employee Family Assistance Program
Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centers, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada
Time Type:
Full time
At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.
