Rehabilitation Assistant

Concordia Hospital; Concordia; Presencial; ARS 51.888.000 - 60.783.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to support the Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology teams. The role includes direct and indirect patient care, as well as administrative and light housekeeping tasks, under supervision and within the RA scope of practice.

Requirements include Manitoba high school completion, successful RA program with practicum (or OTA/PTA program), CPR as per policy, and strong English communication.

Formación

• Complete Manitoba high school education.
• Successful completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant program with practicum, or an OTA/PTA program.
• Graduates of international PT or OT programs are encouraged to apply.
• CPR training required per employer policy.

Responsabilidades

• Perform direct and indirect patient care under supervision within RA scope.
• Carry out administrative, clerical, light housekeeping tasks as assigned.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists as part of an inter-professional team.

Conocimientos

Compassion

Teamwork

English proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Inter-professional collaboration

Educación

High school diploma (Manitoba standards)

RA program with practicum OR OTA/PTA program

CPR certification

Graduates of international PT/OT programs encouraged

Descripción del empleo

Requisition ID: 409262

Position Number: 20053737

Posting End Date: August 27, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Concordia Hospital

Site: Concordia Hospital

Department / Unit: Physiotherapy - Rehab Services

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 08/18/2026 - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.25

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $24.322, $25.035, $25.770, $26.529, $27.309, $28.114

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Position Overview

Under the direction of the applicable manager, and as delegated and supervised primarily by the Physiotherapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), and/or Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), the Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) performs both direct and indirect patient/resident/client care activities as determined by the specific employer. Additionally, they may carry out administrative, clerical, light housekeeping tasks, and other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Recent and related direct patient/resident/client care experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized academic Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) program with a practicum component, or an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)/Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA) program.
• Graduates of International Physiotherapy (PT) or Occupational Therapy (OT) programs, as well as students currently pursuing a Canadian university degree in PT or OT will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer’s policy.

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to work within and respect the Employer’s core values, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care independently with minimal supervision, within the RA’s scope of practice, while efficiently collaborating as part of an inter-professional healthcare team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, with fluency in English and the ability to interact effectively in various settings.
• Consistently demonstrate compassion and respect for the personal dignity and well-being of all patients/residents/clients.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patients/residents/clients, staff, and employer information.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage assigned workload.
• Basic computer skills and literacy required, as appropriate to the setting.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Adheres to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices.
• May be required to perform other duties and functions related to, but not exceeding above stated skills and capabilities.

Physical Requirements

• Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with patients/resident/client.
• Must be able to safely transfer patients/resident/client who may have limited or no weight-bearing abilities, with or without the use of equipment, as appropriate.
• Must demonstrate adequate motor coordination or dexterity, agility, strength and endurance to perform the complete spectrum of job functions.
• Must be willing and able to work in an environment where exposure to dust, grease, oil, infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress is possible.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated patients/resident/client and visitors. Training and ongoing support are provided to manage such situations.
• May be required to handle acute patient/client/resident care during emergent situations. Training and education concerning this will be provided upon orientation as determined by site’s policy and procedure.
• May be required to occasionally work overtime hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

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