Rehabilitation Assistant - Chenchenstway

Fraser Health Authority; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 36,243 - 51,619; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Generous Vacation Time

Benefit Portability

Immediate Pension Enrollment

TransLink Pass Subsidy

Job summary

A health care provider in B.C. seeks a Casual Rehabilitation Assistant for their Long-Term Care team in Burnaby. This position involves implementing therapy programs, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety for residents. Applicants should have a Rehabilitation Assistant program background and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid coverage and vacation time. Join an organization valued for diversity and commitment to health care excellence.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant program or equivalent education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement services for residents according to established therapy programs.
• Maintain Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy equipment and supplies.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Education

Completion of Rehabilitation Assistant program

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $31.89 - $31.89 / hour.

Job Summary

We are currently hiring for a Casual Rehabilitation Assistant to join our Long‑Term Care, Assisted Living & Specialized Populations team at Chenchenstway located in Burnaby, B.C.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer‑Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: Eligible employees can start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top‑Up
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available
• Eligibility based on employment status

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the workforce and seek to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust.

Detailed Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Clinical Operations and clinical direction of the Chiefs or Clinical Supervisors for Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy or Recreational Therapy, carries out established Therapy programs.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist implements services for residents by carrying out established activation programs such as exercise, mobilization, seating and splinting. Reports observations of residents in programs to the therapist(s) and as necessary, to other staff.
• Provides information to volunteers in designated programs such as names of the residents involved and the equipment being used for the specific program.
• Maintains Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy equipment and supplies by methods such as cleaning equipment, maintaining inventories and making recommendations to the therapists regarding the purchase, general maintenance and repair of equipment and supplies.
• Maintains a safe and orderly workstation.
• Maintains statistical data and reports in accordance with departmental, organizational, and professional standards.
• Participates in departmental or service meetings by providing feedback on services provided to residents as required.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities by providing input into service modifications or new programs, policies and procedures and participating in task groups as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

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

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community‑based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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