Rehabilitation Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health authority as a Rehabilitation Assistant, where your skills will make a real difference in the lives of patients across Vancouver Island. This role offers the chance to work in diverse environments, from acute care to community health, with multiple openings available. As part of a dedicated team, you will provide essential support to healthcare professionals, ensuring high-quality care for those in need. The organization values innovation and quality, striving to create healthier communities. With competitive wages, a generous benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth, this is a fantastic chance to advance your career in healthcare.

Benefits

Exceptional employer-paid benefits package

Four weeks vacation entitlements

Thirteen statutory holidays

Short-term sick leave benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Competitive wages

Educational Scholarships

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma Program is required.

Responsibilities

• Support healthcare teams in various care settings across Vancouver Island.
• Assist in providing quality healthcare to clients, patients, and residents.

Skills

Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma Program

Education

Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only): Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: As Required

Shift Start Time/End Time: As Required

Days Off: As Required

Vacancy Type: Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $30.96 - $30.96

Paid FTE: N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: N/A

Planned Start Date: Jan. 2 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY): Pending Return of Incumbent

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

Job Description

Come work as a Rehabilitation Assistant with Island Health. Island Health is seeking Rehabilitation Assistants to join our teams in various acute care, long-term care, and community health locations across Vancouver Island, B.C. Multiple openings are available, including full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions.

Shifts of work will vary as multiple openings are currently available. Apply today so that we can connect with you about schedules, locations, and more details.

Relocation assistance up to $5,000 may be available to eligible candidates.

About Island Health

Island Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 health care professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives, and dentists that make up our Medical Staff - as well as 1,000 volunteers, and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals, and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.

Together, we are committed to providing superior health care through innovation, teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety - creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.

Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BC's Top Employer (2024). As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism, and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at [e-mail].

Island Health is committed to creating a workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining, and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds, and underrepresented groups.

Employee Benefits

What We Offer

• Some positions will be eligible for an exceptional employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability, and extensive extended health plan.
• Most vacation entitlements start at four weeks with additional time accrued based on years of service.
• Thirteen statutory holidays are observed annually.
• For employees who have accrued sufficient sick leave credits, short-term sick leave benefits are provided if unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Municipal Pension Plan.
• Competitive wages.
• Educational Scholarships.
• A premium employee discount program offering a range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, and more.

Social Media

Connect With Us

• Instagram: @vihealthcareers
• Facebook: Island Health Careers
• LinkedIn: Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

To join our team, you must have completed a Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma Program.

Skills And Abilities

Please note, skills and abilities will vary by location.

Take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation with you. Come work with dedicated professionals who are enthusiastic and committed to providing quality healthcare to our clients/patients/residents.

Regular full-time, temporary, and casual positions may be available. Take the next step and apply for your dream job - a Recruiter will be in touch with you! This position is eligible for up to a $20,000 signing bonus. Employees must meet eligibility criteria. Discuss your eligibility with a recruiter today!