Rehabilitation Assistant | Acute and long-term care

Interior Health; Nelson; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Interior Health is hiring a permanent part-time Rehabilitation Assistant to support acute and long-term care in Nelson, BC. The role works at Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital and Nelson Jubilee Manor, under clinical direction from therapists, implementing rehab plans and assisting in patient progress.

This position offers a recruitment incentive and relocation assistance with a schedule Monday-Thursday mornings and additional Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current valid B.C. Driver’s License required

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Rehabilitation Assistant Program

Job description

Position Summary

We are hiring for a permanent part-time Rehabilitation Assistant to support acute and long-term care in Nelson. This position works at Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital and the Nelson Jubilee Manor long-term care facility.

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $12,600 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.

Days of Work:

Monday to Thursday 08:00-12:00 at Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital.

Friday 08:00-12:00 at Kootenay Lake Hospital and then 12:00-16:00 at Nelson Jubilee Manor

What we offer:

We are a B.C. top employer and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

About the role:

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.

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.

Qualfications

Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current valid B.C. Driver’s License required