Rehabilitation Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg invites applications for a Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) in the Occupational Therapy - Rehab Services. The RA performs direct and indirect patient care under supervision, supports clerical tasks, and assists with light housekeeping as required.

The role supports interprofessional teams and patient-centered care. Qualifications include a RA or OTA/PTA program with practicum, Manitoba high school completion, and CPR as per policy.

Qualifications

• Direct and indirect patient care experience preferred.
• Completion of RA or OTA/PTA program with practicum.
• Fluency in English and good written communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient/resident/client care tasks.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team under supervision.
• Assist with basic administrative and housekeeping duties as needed.
• Adhere to safety, privacy, and infection control standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interprofessional teamwork

Confidentiality

Time management

Basic computer literacy

Education

Rehabilitation Assistant program

OTA/PTA program

High school diploma

Job description

Requisition ID: 410525
Position Number: 20067658
Posting End Date: September 17, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: St. Boniface Hospital
Site: St. Boniface Hospital
Department / Unit: Occupational Therapy - Rehab Services
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
FTE: 0.70
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $24.322, $25.035, $25.770, $26.529, $27.309, $28.114

Position Overview

Under the direction of the applicable manager, and as delegated and supervised primarily by the Physiotherapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), and/or Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), the Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) performs both direct and indirect patient/resident/client care activities as determined by the specific employer. Additionally, they may carry out administrative, clerical, light housekeeping tasks, and other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Recent and related direct patient/resident/client care experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized academic Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) program with a practicum component, or an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)/Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA) program.
• Graduates of International Physiotherapy (PT) or Occupational Therapy (OT) programs, as well as students currently pursuing a Canadian university degree in PT or OT will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer’s policy.

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to work within and respect the Employer’s core values, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care independently with minimal supervision, within the RA’s scope of practice, while efficiently collaborating as part of an inter-professional healthcare team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, with fluency in English and the ability to interact effectively in various settings.
• Consistently demonstrate compassion and respect for the personal dignity and well-being of all patients/residents/clients.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patients/residents/clients, staff, and employer information.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage assigned workload.
• Basic computer skills and literacy required, as appropriate to the setting.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Adheres to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices.
• May be required to perform other duties and functions related to, but not exceeding above stated skills and capabilities.

Physical Requirements

• Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with patients/residents/clients.
• Must be able to safely transfer patients/residents/clients who may have limited or no weight-bearing abilities, with or without the use of equipment, as appropriate.
• Must demonstrate adequate motor coordination or dexterity, agility, strength and endurance to perform the complete spectrum of job functions.
• Must be willing and able to work in an environment where exposure to dust, grease, oil, infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress is possible.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated patients/residents/clients and visitors. Training and ongoing support are provided to manage such situations.
• May be required to handle acute patient/client/resident care during emergent situations. Training and education concerning this will be provided upon orientation as determined by site’s policy and procedure.
• May be required to occasionally work overtime hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends.

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.