Rehabilitation Assistant - Hospital Care & Mobility

Fraser Health; Surrey; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Employer benefits

Pension plan

Maternity top-up

TransLink subsidy

Job summary

Fraser Health is hiring a Relief Full Time Rehabilitation Assistant for the Medicine Unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey, BC. The position runs until approximately September 2027 or until the incumbent returns.

You will work under the direction of a professional care team to implement treatment plans and monitor patient progress. The role involves assisting with mobility, activities of daily living, and various therapeutic modalities as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work and operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out rehabilitation components under PT/OT directions, including ADLs, mobility, strengthening and balance exercises.
• Execute mobility-related tasks under nursing supervision as part of the plan.
• Observe and report cognitive/functional changes to guide treatment progression or adjustment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate treatment plans.
• Perform tests like Berg Balance, TUG, and six-minute walk; record results for therapist review.
• Prepare and apply modalities (TENS, NMES, heat/cold, wax) as assigned by PT/OT.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Organize work

Operate equipment

Education

Rehabilitation Assistant Program

Job description

Fraser Health is hiring a Relief Full Time Rehabilitation Assistant for the Medicine Unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey, BC. The position runs until approximately September 2027 or until the incumbent returns.

You will work under the direction of a professional care team to implement treatment plans and monitor patient progress. The role involves assisting with mobility, activities of daily living, and various therapeutic modalities as part of a multidisciplinary team.