Rehabilitation Assistant – Nursing, OT, PT, Ridge Meadows Hospital

Fraser Health Authority; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Bene

Vacation to four weeks

Benefit Portability

Immediate Pension Enrollment

Maternity Top-Up 87%

Flexible scheduling options

TransLink Pass Subsidy

Job summary

Ridge Meadows Hospital under Fraser Health is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to support rehabilitation teams and contribute to patient-centered care. Under supervision of PT/OT and nursing, you will implement treatment plans, assist with mobility, ADLs, and therapy modalities, while monitoring progress and communicating observations.

Qualifications include completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant program and strong communication, organizational, and physical abilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carries out designated components of a rehabilitative treatment plan under supervision of PT/OT and nursing.
• Observes and reports cognitive and functional changes to guide therapy progression.
• Performs tests like Berg Balance and TUG; records data for interpretation by therapists.
• Applies treatment modalities such as TENS, NMES, heat, ice, or wax as assigned.
• Provides training in activities of daily living and mobility; assists with wheelchair training.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Organization

Equipment operation

Education

Rehabilitation Assistant Program

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84 - $32.84 / hour

Job Summary

Ridge Meadows Hospital - Make a Difference Every Day

At Fraser Health, our Mission, Vision, and Values guide everything we do. At Ridge Meadows Hospital, we're looking for passionate and dedicated individuals across a wide range of clinical, support, and leadership roles who want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients, families, and communities.

Whether you provide direct patient care, support our clinical teams, deliver essential services behind the scenes, or help drive innovation and excellence across our organization, your work matters. Every role plays a vital part in creating exceptional experiences and improving health outcomes for the people we serve.

Discover Why Fraser Health is a Great Place to Work

We are committed to supporting our people with competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, career development opportunities, and a workplace culture built on collaboration, respect, and inclusion.

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• 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: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• You can maintain a flexible schedule - As part of the new collective agreement, there are more flexible scheduling options available for regular status nurses.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes

Eligibility for benefits and programs is based on employment status and collective agreement provisions.

Build Your Career with Fraser Health

Join one of British Columbia's largest and fastest-growing health organizations and become part of a team that is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Whether you're just starting your career or looking for your next opportunity, Ridge Meadows Hospital offers a rewarding environment where you can learn, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Explore opportunities at Ridge Meadows Hospital and discover how your skills can help shape the future of health care.

Detailed Overview

In accordance with the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Rehabilitation Assistant works under the direction of a professional nurse (Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist in cooperation with the interprofessional care team, and following established care plans and person-centered care. The Rehabilitation Assistant implements treatment plans under an assignment of task by PT or OT, or under the direction of nursing, and assists in monitoring patient progress through observation and reporting to appropriate team member.

Responsibilities

1. Carries out designated components of a rehabilitative treatment plan under an assignment of task by a physiotherapist or occupational therapist, such as activities of daily living, mobility, and strengthening and balancing exercises.
2. Carries out designated components of the treatment plan related to mobility under the direction of nursing
3. Observes and reports to appropriate team member cognitive and functional changes in patient ability or behaviour that may warrant a progression or regression of the treatment plan; progresses treatment plan within the parameters established by the nurse or therapist; documents for the health record according to established procedures.
4. As part of a multidisciplinary team and in consultation with the nurse and/or therapist, provides input into the planning, implementation, modification, and evaluation of the treatment plan.
5. Performs various tests as assigned by PT or OT such as Berg Balance, Timed Up and Go (TUG), and six-minute walk test. Records and reports relevant data for interpretation by the therapist.
6. Prepares and applies therapeutic treatment modalities as assigned by PT or OT such as transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS), neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), hot packs, ice, and wax treatments.
7. Provides functional skills training to patients and families in activities of daily living, mobility and communication; demonstrates the use of assistive devices as assigned by PT or OT. Assists with power and manual wheelchair mobility training.
8. Provides training to patients and families in mobility and demonstrates the use of assistive devices directed by nursing
9. Assists PT or OT in the fabrication and modifications of splints, seating and exercise devices, mobility and assistive devices. Sets up and adapts equipment such as changing wheelchair backs and adjusting wheelchair height.
10. Maintains therapy equipment and supplies by methods such as cleaning equipment and maintaining inventories; provides input regarding purchase of new equipment and supplies, general maintenance and repair of equipment.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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 work force. 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.