Rehabilitation Assistant

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

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) in Winnipeg seeks a Rehabilitation Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision within a dynamic rehab team at Concordia Hospital. The RA will support PT/OT/SLP with activities and carry out approved clerical tasks as required.

The role requires completion of RA or OTA/PTA programs, Manitoba high school standards, CPR training, and a commitment to safety and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school education (Manitoba standards) required.
• Completion of RA program with practicum or OTA/PTA program.
• Graduates of international PT/OT programs encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care under supervision.
• Perform indirect patient care as delegated.
• Assist with administrative tasks and light housekeeping.
• Collaborate within an inter-professional healthcare team.
• Adhere to safety, health regulations and procedures.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Inter-professional teamwork

Compassion and empathy

Confidentiality

Time management

Organization skills

Basic computer skills

Self-development

Safety and WHS

Flexibility / adaptability

Education

High school diploma

RA program with practicum

OTA/PTA program

International PT/OT graduate eligibility

Job description

Requisition ID: 409262
Position Number: 20053737
Posting End Date: August 27, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Concordia Hospital
Site: Concordia Hospital
Department / Unit: Physiotherapy - Rehab Services
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 08/18/2026 - Indefinite
Reason for Term: Other Leave
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 8.25
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $24.322, $25.035, $25.770, $26.529, $27.309, $28.114

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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.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

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.