Rehabilitation Assistant

Pro Vita Care Management Inc.; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Rehabilitation Assistant in Nanaimo and help make a meaningful impact in residents' lives. This full-time position offers an attractive pay of $30.96/hour, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment. You will assist residents with rehabilitative programs, monitor their progress, and help enhance their quality of life.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• 1 year’s relevant experience working with seniors.
• Maintains Current Class 4 BC driver’s license.
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 certification.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with rehabilitative programs and uses assistive devices.
• Records observations on care plans and reports to nursing staff.
• Transports residents to and from programs as required.

Skills

Communication

Education

Completion of recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program

Job description

Job No : PV3101 Location : Nanaimo Employment Status : Full-time No. of Vacancies : 1 Closing Date : 2 Aug 2025 PDT

Rehabilitation Assistant at Malaspina (Long Term Care) in Nanaimo!

Make a meaningful impact in residents' lives—join our compassionate team today!

• Salary : $30.96 / hour

Available Positions

• Full-time : Sunday - Thursday, 8am - 4pm

Why Work With Us?

• Attractive Pay – Earn $30.96 / hour
• Comprehensive Benefits – Includes extended health, dental, andEmployee Assistance Program
• Career Growth – Take advantage oftraining, continuing education, and advancement opportunities
• Supportive Environment – Work with a team that values and supports you

Responsibilities - YOUR Role

• Assists residents with established rehabilitative programs, such as task analysis, application and use of special seating, application and use of commonly used assistive devices, joint rotation, and cognitive rehabilitation.
• Positions, sets up and monitors programs such as Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator treatments, enhancement and maintenance of range of motion exercises i.e. passive / active / assisted, stretching routines, enhancement and maintenance of muscle strength and endurance exercise, and ambulation programs where a variety of assistive devices and / or gait patterns are expected.
• Prepares designated modalities for residents such as hot packs, ice packs, electrotherapy and exercise apparatus for treatment as directed by the therapist.
• Transports residents to and from recreation or rehabilitation programs utilizing mechanical aides such as walker, wheelchair and lift.
• Records observations on the care plan and reports observations of resident behavior and progress or lack of progress to the Primary Nurse and Physiotherapist if available.
• Teaches, directs and demonstrates techniques and methods of related activities to residents, care staff and volunteers.
• Operates bus / van / car, as required, to transport residents to a program, as required.

Must Have Qualifications - Are YOU the Right Fit?

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who are eager to make a difference in the lives of others.

• Completion of recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program plus 1 year’s recent, relevant experience working with seniors or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Maintains Current Class 4 BC driver’s license, as applicable to home needs.
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 certification
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Strong communication skills in English

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