Rehabilitation Assistant

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Rehabilitation Assistant, where you will play a vital role in enhancing patient care. This temporary part-time position involves assisting physiotherapists and occupational therapists with patient treatment, ensuring the highest standards of care in an acute hospital setting. You'll work closely with a dynamic team, contribute to patient rehabilitation, and gain valuable experience in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and have the skills to thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current experience as a Rehab Assistant or graduate from a recognized PTA/OTA program.
• Ability to work well under supervision and maintain delegation responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with patient treatment.
• Maintaining timely charting and monitoring equipment.
• Clinical supervision of students in collaboration with PT or OT.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Patient lifting and transferring

Organizational skills

Ability to work under supervision

Education

PTA and OTA Certificate/Diploma

Job description

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Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity, Inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology, and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Right now we are looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to work with our Allied Health Services Team.

Employment Status: Temporary Part Time

Duration: June 10, 2026 (Subject to change as per Management Rights)

Hours of Work: Available to work rotating shifts (Monday to Friday, Weekends & Statutory Holidays)

Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site

Labour Group: OPSEU 590

Reporting Relationship: Manager of Allied Health Services & Outpatient Rehab

Hourly Rate: $29.77 - $35.15

Responsibilities

• Assisting Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with patient treatment on Inpatients within the Medicine Program, with occasional assistance within the inpatient Surgical program.
• Assisting with patient lifting, transferring, and transporting as required.
• Providing assigned, delegated treatment regimes.
• Adherence to all delegated responsibilities.
• Preparing patients for treatment.
• Assisting the therapist in related duties.
• Maintaining timely charting and workload measurement.
• Monitoring and maintaining equipment.
• Performing general equipment monitoring and departmental duties such as light cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Clinical supervision of students, including OTA/PTA students, in collaboration with the PT or OT.

Requirements

• Current experience at HRH as a Rehab Assistant or a graduate from a recognized PTA and OTA Certificate/Diploma program.
• Ability to work well under supervision and maintain delegation responsibilities as mandated by the Ontario College of Physiotherapists and the Ontario College of Occupational Therapists.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.
• Experience working with an active inpatient population is an asset.
• Effective communication skills and teamwork.
• Capability to bend, stretch, and lift while assisting patients.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
• Organized and able to complete tasks within time frames.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Availability for scheduled weekend work may be required.
• Excellent attendance and discipline-free record required.

Why choose Humber River Health?

Our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that emphasizes Staff, Physician, and Volunteer engagement. We are involved in research and academic collaboration through our affiliation with academic institutions. We are committed to high-quality patient care and values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

We prioritize attracting and retaining a diverse workforce representing our surrounding communities. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, seniors, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.

Accommodations are available during recruitment and employment. Please contact our recruitment team for requests.