Rehabilitation Assistant | Acute and long-term care

Interior Health Authority; Nelson; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $12,600

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Nelson is hiring a permanent part-time Rehabilitation Assistant to support acute and long-term care at Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital and the Nelson Jubilee Manor.

Under the clinical direction of a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist, the Rehabilitation Assistant carries out rehabilitation plans and assists the therapists in monitoring patient progression.

Qualifications

• Under the clinical direction of a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist, the Rehabilitation Assistant works as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Carries out rehabilitative treatment plans and assists therapists in monitoring and evaluating patients/residents’ progression.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing rehabilitation plans and programs for clients of acute and long-term care; monitor and report on progress under supervision.

Job description

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.

Join our welcoming team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others!