Rehabilitation Assistant: Hands-On Patient Rehab & Support

Interlake-Eastern RHA; Stonewall; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rehabilitation Assistant is part of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority team, providing rehab support at Stonewall District Health. You will help implement therapy programs, assist with mobility and ADLs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to meet patient needs.

Ideal candidates hold Rehabilitation Assistant or Health Care Aide certification, with BLS and a commitment to ongoing education. This is a full-time daytime role within a supportive, unionised environment.

Qualifications

• Certification in an approved Rehabilitation Assistant Certificate program is required.
• Current Health Care Aide certification or commitment to complete Rehabilitation Assistant Certificate within two years may be considered.
• Current BLS certification required for acute care positions.
• Knowledge of Indigenous history and culture safety is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks required.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists with rehabilitation programs and reinforce prescribed activities.
• Carry out mobility, strengthening exercises, walking programs and activities of daily living.
• Maintain basic equipment and fabricate assistive devices as directed by therapists.
• Collaborate with nursing services and partner organizations to support patient care.
• Support the health care team in alignment with the organization's mission and values.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Prioritization

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Rehabilitation Assistant Certificate

Health Care Aide certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Rehabilitation Assistant is part of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority team, providing rehab support at Stonewall District Health. You will help implement therapy programs, assist with mobility and ADLs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to meet patient needs.

Ideal candidates hold Rehabilitation Assistant or Health Care Aide certification, with BLS and a commitment to ongoing education. This is a full-time daytime role within a supportive, unionised environment.