Community Rehabilitation Assistant

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Kamloops is hiring a permanent part-time 0.80 FTE Community Rehabilitation Assistant. The role requires driving within the Kamloops area and a valid BC Driver’s License.

Under clinical direction of a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist, you will support therapy programs, assist with activities of daily living, and help monitor clients’ progress in homes and community settings.

Qualifications

• Valid BC Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out rehabilitative treatment plans and monitor client progression.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living.
• Implement group and individual therapy programs in clients' homes and other community sites.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

ADL assistance

Rehabilitation programs

Home visit support

Job description

We are hiring for a permanent part-time 0.80fte Community Rehabilitation Assistant in Kamloops. This position requires driving within the Kamloops area and you are required to hold a valid B.C. Driver’s License and may be required to drive a personal car on mileage and/or be assigned a fleet vehicle as a condition of employment. This position may be redeployed to support other operational areas if required.

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.

Days of Work

Tuesday to Friday

Shift times/Hours of work

08:00 to 16:00

What We Offer

We are a B.C. top employer and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

About The Role

Under the clinical direction of a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist, the Community Rehabilitation Assistant functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team in meeting the needs of the client. The Community Rehabilitation Assistant carries out rehabilitative treatment plans and programs and assists the therapist in monitoring and evaluating patients/residents’ progression. The Community Rehabilitation Assistant assists clients with activities of daily living, and implements group and individual therapy programs in clients homes and other community sites.

About Us

We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

About this location

Located in the heart of British Columbia’s interior, Kamloops offers an exceptional balance of career opportunity, outdoor recreation, and community living. With a sunny climate, stunning natural surroundings, and easy access to hiking, biking, skiing, and fishing, it’s an ideal destination for active lifestyles. Residents enjoy a welcoming community, vibrant arts and culture, excellent amenities, and a high quality of life in one of BC’s most desirable regions.