Rehabilitation Assistant - Acute

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Casual Rehabilitation Assistant at the Kelowna General Hospital. The role involves working under the direction of a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist to assist in patient care. As part of a vibrant health care team, you will carry out treatment plans and evaluate patient progress. The location in Kelowna offers a dynamic and enjoyable living environment with many recreational opportunities.

Benefits

Welcoming workplace

Supportive policies for career growth

Commitment to work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Rehabilitation Assistant or similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out rehabilitative treatment plans and programs under clinical direction.
• Assist therapists in monitoring and evaluating patients’ progression.

Job description

Overview

We are hiring for a Casual Rehabilitation Assistant to work with the Speech-Language Pathology team at the Kelowna General Hospital. This position works 08:00 to 16:00 on a casual as needed basis.

What We Offer

We are one of Canada's Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

About The Position

Under the clinical direction of a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist, the Rehabilitation Assistant functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team in meeting the needs of the client. The Rehabilitation Assistant carries out rehabilitative treatment plans and programs and assists the therapist in monitoring and evaluating patients/residents’ progression.

Responsibilities

• Carry out rehabilitative treatment plans and programs under clinical direction
• Assist therapists in monitoring and evaluating patients’ progression

About Us

We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

About this location

Kelowna is a vibrant and fast-growing city that offers so much for professionals and families to enjoy. A wide array of shopping and business, dining options, golfing, tons of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches on Okanagan Lake, and world-class winter sports. Live, work and play where others only vacation!