Rehabilitation Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Hardy; On-site; CAD 36,243 - 51,619; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia is seeking a dedicated Rehabilitation Assistant to support patients in their rehabilitation journey. In this role, you will assist clients with rehabilitation activities and daily living tasks under the supervision of registered nurses and therapists. Ideal candidates will be effective communicators with the physical ability to carry out the duties of this position, and must complete a Rehabilitation Assistant Program. Join a collaborative healthcare team committed to improving quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program plus one year of recent, related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients/clients/residents with rehabilitation activities.
• Support activities of daily living.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program

Job description

Port Hardy Hospital (PHH) - Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Port Hardy Hospital

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:00-16:00

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$31.89 - $31.89

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Mar. 16 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient 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.

Under the general supervision of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist or Registered Nurse, and as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary health care team, the Rehabilitation Assistant assists patients/clients/residents with rehabilitation activities and activities of daily living.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program plus one (1) year recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.