REHABILITATION SERVICES

The Louis Brier Home & Hospital and the Weinberg Multi-Level Care Unit pride themselves on providing an extraordinary, high quality level of personalized care to all residents.  One factor that helps set us apart is the onsite, five day a week presence of professional Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Assistant services.  The Rehabilitation Team is focused on improving the safety, comfort and mobility of residents to enhance their ability to pursue meaningful activities and relationships.

The Rehabilitation Team at the Louis Brier is focused on supporting residents in reaching and maintaining their optimal level of functional mobility, engagement, well-being and sense of self worth.  Following a comprehensive assessment to determine the resident’s physical, cognitive and functional abilities, the therapist determines the need for assistive devices, adaptive clothing, footwear and environmental modifications.  Individual and group programs are then provided in response to needs identified, as well as the resident’s stated goals, choices and motivation.  Enhancing a sense of independence and control is the foundation for all Rehabilitation Team activities and programming whether it be ‘Movement to Music’  ‘Making Memories’ or Strength & Balance Training.

The Rehabilitation Team working closely with all other caring disciplines is well equipped to help with managing the health risks that may evolve with increasing frailty, immobility and isolation.  We strive to incorporate the latest research and best practices in our daily services and programs.  We also participate in the education of future Rehabilitation professionals by providing practicum and onsite educational sessions to UBC OT & PT students as well as Rehabilitation Assistant students from Capilano College.   Volunteers who are considering a career in a health related field are always welcome to join us via the volunteer program.
Behind the scenes, the Rehab Team provides education and consultation as part of the Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Program and the Occupational Health & Safety Committee. The Team is committed to helping everyone stay safe and healthy at the Brier.

The challenges our residents and families face in adapting to a new home or a different level of ability may be many and great.  For the Rehab Team who stands and walks by their side as they face these challenges, the shared rewards are greater still. Working together to reclaim a sense of well being and purpose is the ultimate goal for enhancing our experience of life.  The Rehabilitation Team is here, ready willing and able.

Leader of Rehabilitation Services & Physiotherapist:
Oksana Peczeniuk, BScPT.
Direct line 604-267-4712

Occupational Therapist: Julia Pereira, BA Kin, BHScOT.
Direct line: 604-267-4701

Physiotherapist: Carmen Emslie
direct line 604-267-4707

Rehabilitation Assistants:
Lena Gorbunova - 604-261-9376 ext. 3354
Mathilde Blueze - 604-261-9376 ext. 4324
Lindsay Sinanan - 604-261-9622 ext. 3352

Michael Smith - 604-261-9622 ext. 3352

• Wheelchair seating and mobility
• Meal management
• Adaptive Clothing
• Environmental Safety

Physiotherapy:

• Get up & Go (walking / standing activities)
• Movement to Music  (with Music Therapist)
• Group Exercise
• Building Better Bodies ( individual gym exercise for strength & balance)
• Post injury or illness short course rehab

Interdisciplinary Program Participation involving both Occupational and Physical Therapy

Falls & Injury Prevention
• Skin Integrity & Wound Prevention
• Pain Management
• Care Conferences, Rounds, Occupational Health & Safety, Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention