Rehabilitation Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority at Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant for a maternity term. The role is 0.20 EFT with weekends-only shifts of 7.75 hours, in-person work, starting ASAP through 01/08/2028.

Requires RA/OTA/PTA training and Manitoba high school completion, with CPR as per policy. Preferred candidates have prior patient-care experience and strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills to support an inter-professional healthcare

Qualifications

• Direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Complete Manitoba high school, and RA/OTA/PTA program practicum required.
• CPR training as per employer policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care within RA scope with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with an inter-professional healthcare team.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold safety and health regulations.

Skills

Fluent English

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Confidentiality

Interprofessional teamwork

Education

High school Manitoba standards

RA program with practicum

OT/PTA program graduates encouraged

CPR training

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Victoria General Hospital

Department / Unit: Rehabilitation

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 01/08/2028

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 0.20

Anticipated Shift: Weekends Only

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

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 maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to written notice of a minimum two (2) weeks, or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer.

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.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare 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.