Rehabilitation Assistant

Island Health; Cumberland; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to support patients through individual and group interventions. The role involves maintaining patient records, ensuring effective communication, and requires completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills and physical ability to perform duties. This position is essential in upholding patient safety and enhancing functional abilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of Rehabilitation Assistant Program or equivalent education/training.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physically able to carry out the duties.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual and group interventions for patients.
• Maintain records using a personal computer and software.

Skills

Effective communication

Physical ability

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Equipment operation

Education

Completion of Rehabilitation Assistant Program

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Therapy Coordinator or designate and under the general direction of the treating staff therapist, performs rehabilitation assistant duties such as implementing individual and group interventions and activities that improve or maintain functional abilities of patients. Maintains records and performs related duties by utilizing a personal computer, word processing software tools, and related equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Completion of Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

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

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD431.pdf