Rehabilitation Assistant (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Squamish; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is hiring a Rehabilitation Assistant for the Hilltop House Long Term Care team in Squamish, BC. Relocation assistance may be available.

As part of the OT/PT team you will support interventions, adapt devices to maximize independence, teach activities, and help residents reach daily living goals while coordinating with therapists and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program.

Responsibilities

• Function under the supervision of the Program Manager and practice coordinators.
• Work with the occupational therapist and physiotherapist and the team.
• Support with lower risk interventions and demonstrate activities.
• Adapt devices to maximize resident independence.
• Provide direction to residents and families, and assist with daily living skills.
• Report observations of progress and behaviours.
• Organize and maintain equipment and supplies inventory.

Job description

Salary Details

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

Job Summary

Come work as a Rehabilitation Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Relocation Assistance may be available.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Hilltop House Long Term Care team in Squamish, BC.

As a Rehabilitation Assistant with VCH you will:

• Function under the operational supervision of the Program Manager, and the practice supervision of the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Practice Coordinators.
• Work under the direction of designated occupational therapist and physiotherapist, in coordination with the other interdisciplinary team members.
• Support the team with duties such as:
  • receiving assignments and implementing lower risk interventions related to the clinical aspects of OT/PT care plans,
  • demonstrating and teaching activities,
  • adapting devices to enable patients/clients/residents to maximize their potential for independence,
  • providing functional direction to patient/client/residents and family,
  • assisting with practicing daily living skills.
• Report relevant observations of patient/client/resident progress and behaviours.
• Provide direction to volunteers, organize and clean equipment and supplies for activities, and maintain established inventory of supplies.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program.

Knowledge, Skills & 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.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.