CLINICAL SERVICES UNIT - 6.5 Rehabilitation Assistant (Term)

Louis Riel School Division; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Louis Riel School Division is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to support students’ safety, well-being, and development across multiple locations in Winnipeg. The role aims to deliver individualized programming and reinforce life skills while maintaining a therapeutic relationship with students in collaboration with clinical staff.

The successful candidate will work with school clinicians, participate in team meetings, and adhere to divisional policies.

Qualifications

• Completion of Rehabilitation Assistant Program or equivalent with a minimum of two years' experience with children.
• First Aid and CPR training within probationary period (90 working days).
• Proficiency in swimming and ability to participate in swim programming may be required.
• Knowledge and experience in supporting physical, social, behavioural, and developmental student needs.
• Knowledge of technology to support communication and expression.
• Demonstrated ability to be adaptable and work as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Support students to strengthen skills and foster independence through developing, maintaining or restoring physical, psychosocial, cognitive and/or communication skills as directed by a school clinician such as speech/language, occupational and/or physical therapists.
• Plan and assist with established rehabilitative activities, delivered individually or in groups, such as: mobility and strengthening exercises, walking programs, activities of daily living (e.g. lifting, toileting, dressing, feeding, catheterization, etc.), communication, reading or writing practice; home management such as meal planning and preparation; vocational support or leisure activities.
• Encourage, model and support positive student interaction with peers.
• Report observations of students’ performance including response to therapeutic programming to clinical team to assist in planning.
• Demonstrates the use of treatments / adaptive devices such as braces, wheelchairs and walkers and modified eating utensils and personal care items as directed.
• Assist with organization of special devices, technology, materials and teaching aids.
• Including set up, organization, cleaning and maintenance of furnishings and equipment for related activities as directed and report malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.
• Assist students with mobility (lifting in and out of mobility equipment), entering and leaving the buses and transition from one area to another.
• Assist with a variety of record keeping procedures.
• Act as member of the clinical team and attend team meetings and professional development as required.
• Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Act with integrity and diligence in carrying out responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Rehabilitation Assistant Program

First Aid & CPR

Knowledge of human development

Job description

BULLETIN NUMBER: 606/P/26

DATE POSTED: October 23, 2026

SCHOOL: CLINICAL SERVICES UNIT - Divisional Itinerant Position (multiple locations)

COMMENCING: As soon as can be arranged, to June 30, 2027, unless sooner rescinded

COMPENSATION: Educational Assistant 2 Payband $28.09 to $32.37

Job Summary

A Rehabilitation Assistant is required support students’ safety and wellbeing (physical, social, academic, and behavioral needs);to introduce and reinforce life skills; to assist in delivering individualized programming to develop, maintain or restore physical, psychosocial, cognitive and/or communication skills and to provide supervision and respond to student behavior as needed.This position supports the strategic actions of the Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support students to strengthen skills and foster independence through developing, maintaining or restoring physical, psychosocial, cognitive and/or communication skills as directed by a school clinician such as speech/language, occupational and/or physical therapists.
• Plan and assist with established rehabilitative activities, delivered individually or in groups, such as: mobility and strengthening exercises, walking programs, activities of daily living (e.g. lifting, toileting, dressing, feeding, catheterization, etc.), communication, reading or writing practice; home management such as meal planning and preparation; vocational support or leisure activities.
• Encourage, model and support positive student interaction with peers.
• Report observations of students’ performance including response to therapeutic programming to clinical team to assist in planning.
• Demonstrates the use of treatments / adaptive devices such as braces, wheelchairs and walkers and modified eating utensils and personal care items as directed.
• Assist with organization of special devices, technology, materials and teaching aids.
• Including set up, organization, cleaning and maintenance of furnishings and equipment for related activities as directed and report malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.
• Assist students with mobility (lifting in and out of mobility equipment), entering and leaving the buses and transition from one area to another.
• Assist with a variety of record keeping procedures.
• Act as member of the clinical team and attend team meetings and professional development as required.
• Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Act with integrity and diligence in carrying out responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• Completion of Rehabilitation Assistant Program or equivalent AND a minimum of two (2) years working with children of all ages; preference will be given to those who have experience working with children with physical, cognitive and /or behavioural challenges OR an equivalent combination of post-secondary education training and experience.
• First Aid and CPR training completed within the probationary period (90 working days).
• Proficiency in swimming and ability to participate in swim programming may be required.
• Knowledge and experience in supporting physical, social, behavioural, and developmental student needs.
• Knowledge and proficiency using technology to support communication and expression.
• Demonstrated ability to be adaptable and work as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to explain concepts and issues and develop rapport while maintaining a therapeutic relationship with students, on a one-to-one basis and in group settings.
• Understanding of human development specifically for infancy and early childhood, middle childhood and early adolescence, and adolescence to young adulthood.
• Knowledge of activity analysis.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety preferred.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret situations accurately and act accordingly.
• A positive outlook with a belief in the ethic of caring and inclusion.
• Ability to meet physical demands of position which may include lifting, transferring or using restraint techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both official languages (English and French) may be required.

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Clear report from the Child Abuse Registry.
• Review and comply with Divisional policies and guidelines.
• Continued employment is subject to maintaining legal eligibility to work in Canada.
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License, current Driver’s Abstract, and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• Respect in School or equivalent training is required.

The Louis Riel School Division is committed to

• fostering employment equity and accessibility.
• We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups with
• providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience for people with accessibility needs.

Selection of candidates shall adhere to existing CUPE 3473 collective agreement provisions.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. To make a confidential request, send an email to the Staff Services Department so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Application Deadline

4:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2026