Vision Rehabilitation Assistant/Driver Guide
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, Canada

Do you want to work for a health care organization that changes people's lives? One that not only cares deeply about clients, but also values that its employees are its greatest asset.

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada BC is the province’s leading provider of professional vision rehabilitation therapy. Our professionally certified VLR British Columbia specialists continue to set global standards for expertise, training, and professionalism in the field.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities to grow.

For more information about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, please visit visionlossrehab.ca or call 1-844-887-8572.

Job Title: Vision Rehabilitation Assistant/Driver Guide

Location: New Westminster or Abbotsford BC

Term: Full Time (35 hours per week)

Closing Date: August 30, 2022

The position requires a highly competent and well-organized health care professional who values safety, security and patient wellness above all else. This position is responsible for completing a broad range of responsibilities and duties that will enhance the provision of Vision Loss Rehabilitation Services. The primary responsibilities include working in collaboration with our ACVREP Certified Rehabilitation Specialists and Occupational Therapists to carry out established rehabilitation activities and/or programs. In this role you will also be responsible for driving and guiding staff with vision loss to appointments and meetings.

• Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist/Rehabilitation Specialists, receives referrals and assists with the implementation of rehabilitation plans/program.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team and in consultation with the therapists/specialist, provides input into the planning, implementation, modification, and evaluation of the rehabilitative treatment plans.
• Demonstrates and teaches adaptive skills for independent living, in areas of personal management, household management, communication, basic indoor orientation amp; mobility skills utilizing vision enhancement tools, basic keyboarding and technology training.
• Assists the therapists/specialists with the maintenance and inventory of adaptive devises and loaner equipment programs.
• Assists in monitoring and evaluating treatment and care plans and reporting observations and progress to the specialist.
• Provides functional direction to the client and other collaterals to maximize the client's rehabilitation process.
• Maintains all case data and documentation consistent with VLRC Systems and Procedures.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation team in service delivery, coordinates travel schedules and facilitates program development.
• Drives staff with vision loss, provides support, and orientation at their destination.
• Ensures that VLRC vehicles are maintained and reports problems to supervisor or designate.
• When vehicle requires service/repair work, driver transports to/picks up the vehicle at the authorized location.
• Maintains emergency kits for the vehicle.
• May transport clients and other deliveries as directed by VLRC.

• You have strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing situations.
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• You are a person who pays strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• You possess strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
• You demonstrate maturity and sensitivity, as well as possessing emotional and social stability when working with clients.
• You demonstrate strong ethics and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• You can work well with others in a team environment.
• You posses a mature and professional demeanor.
• You are skilled in Microsoft software applications and ability to effectively care for computer hardware and learn various applications as applicable for the position.
• You have a solid understanding of vehicle servicing and maintenance requirements.
• You have excellent driving and navigation skills.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education and/or prior experience in a Rehabilitation Assistant program, Occupational or Physical Therapy Assistant program, Social Work or related field preferred.
• Previous working/volunteering experience working with individuals who are blind or partially sighted or a combined loss of hearing and sight.
• Clean Criminal Record required; Criminal Reference Check required for vulnerable populations.

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