Rehabilitation Assistant (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Bella Bella; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative health organization as a Rehabilitation Assistant, where your contributions will help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. This role is vital in supporting occupational and physiotherapy practices, working closely with a dedicated team at a community hospital. You'll be responsible for implementing care plans, teaching activities, and adapting devices to enhance patient capabilities. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this health authority offers a supportive environment where your skills will make a meaningful impact. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career while making a difference in the community!

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive discounts for staff

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program is required.
• Strong physical ability and effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support occupational and physiotherapy activities under supervision.
• Assist patients with daily living skills and report progress.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Physical ability

Education

Rehabilitation Assistant Program

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $30.96/Hr. - CAD $30.96/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Rehabilitation Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Relocation Assistance may be available. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the team at Heiltsuk Hospital in Bella Bella, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Rehabilitation Assistant with VCH you will:

• Function under the operational supervision of the Program Manager, and the practice supervision of the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Practice Coordinators.
• Work under the direction of the designated occupational therapist and physiotherapist to carry out established rehabilitative activities in both occupational therapy (OT) and physiotherapy (PT) scope of practices.
• Support the team with duties such as:
• receiving assignments and implementing lower risk interventions related to the clinical aspects of OT/PT care plans,
• demonstrating and teaching activities,
• adapting devices to enable patients/clients/residents to maximize their potential for independence,
• providing functional direction to patient/client/residents and family,
• assisting with practicing daily living skills.
• Report relevant observations of patient/client/resident progress and behaviours.
• Provide direction to volunteers, and organize and clean equipment and supplies for activities, and maintain the established inventory of supplies.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.