Rehabilitation Assistant, OT/PT - Peace Arch Hospital

Fraser Health; White Rock; Sur place; CAD 37 323 - 53 157; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Four weeks vacation

Comprehensive employer-paid benefits

Defined municipal pension plan

Maternity top-up

50% subsidy on TransLink passes

Résumé du poste

A healthcare organization is seeking a Relief Full-Time Rehabilitation Assistant to join its Physiotherapy team in White Rock, B.C. This position involves assisting patients with rehabilitation activities, reporting observations, and maintaining equipment in a safe environment. The role requires completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant program, and offers competitive hourly pay along with comprehensive employer-paid benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills desired.
• Physical ability to perform duties required.

Responsabilités

• Assist patients with rehabilitation exercises, including mobility.
• Report observations of patients' behavior to therapists.
• Organize and maintain treatment equipment and workspace.
• Record patient attendance and statistics.
• Transport patients using mechanical aids.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical capability

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Formation

Rehabilitation Assistant program

Description du poste

Salary

CAD $32.84 - $32.84 per hour

Job Summary

We are currently hiring for a Relief Full Time Rehabilitation Assistant to join our Physiotherapy team at Peace Arch Hospital located in Whiterock, B.C. This position is available until approximately September 2026 or until the return of the incumbent.

Benefits

• Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• Maternity top-up (eligibility requirements to qualify)
• 50% subsidy on TransLink passes

Detailed Overview

This position supports the Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist by assisting designated patients with assigned rehabilitative activities in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

1. Assists assigned patients with established rehabilitation activities such as mobility and strengthening exercises, walking programs, outpatient pool programs and activities of daily living as directed. Demonstrates to patients the use of prescribed treatment/adaptive devices such as braces, wheelchairs, walkers, and modified eating utensils and personal care items. Instructs general ROM classes as directed.
2. Reports observations of patients' behaviour and progress to Therapist/Nurse. Communicates concerns and/or changes to patients' condition.
3. Sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for related activities as directed. Cleans and maintains equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff. Maintains work area in a safe and orderly condition.
4. Maintains established inventory of equipment, devices, and materials, and assists in the ordering process following established guidelines.
5. Makes minor repairs to splint straps and other such devices using the sewing machine, and makes temporary shoe raises using the sanding machine as assigned by the Occupational Therapist.
6. Records patients' attendance and workload information statistics following established guidelines.
7. Transports patients to and from rehabilitative treatment area utilizing mechanical aids such as wheelchairs and stretchers.
8. 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.

We invite you to apply today and discover why employees recommend Fraser Health as an exceptional place to work.