Vision Rehabilitation Assistant

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization is seeking a Vision Rehabilitation Assistant in Ottawa. The role involves assisting specialists in delivering rehabilitation services to individuals with sight loss, promoting independence through adaptive skills training. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, along with relevant education or experience. This full-time, permanent position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedules

Opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Experience in a Rehabilitation Assistant program or related field preferred.
• Working with individuals with sight loss is an asset.
• Clean Criminal Record required for vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of rehabilitation plans.
• Provide support for adaptive skills training.
• Collaborate with specialists and monitor care plans.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Post-secondary education or related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada is a unique health services organization serving people who are blind or partially sighted across the country. Our certified specialists provide training to empower clients to develop or restore activities of daily living skills, promote independence, and enhance safety and mobility. We work closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals, by providing essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces and communities across the country.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities to grow.

For more information about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, please visit visionlossrehab.ca or call 1-844-887-8572.

Position Title: Vision Rehabilitation Assistant

Location: Ottawa, ON

Reports To: Manager, Healthcare Operations

Term: Full-time, Permanent

Date: September 29, 2025

Salary: $23.58/hour

Responsibilities

I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities

This position is responsible for completing a broad range of responsibilities and duties that will enhance the provision of Vision Loss Rehabilitation Services. The position requires a highly competent and well-organized health care professional who values safety, security and patient wellness above all else.

The primary responsibilities include working in collaboration with our ACVREP certified Rehabilitation Specialists in the areas of Independent Living, Orientation and Mobility and Low Vision to carry out established rehabilitation activities or programs.

II. Essential Functions

The position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Rehabilitation Specialists, receives referrals and assists with the implementation of rehabilitation plans/program.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team and in consultation with the specialist, provides input into the planning, implementation, modification, and evaluation of the rehabilitative treatment plans.
• Provides individuals with sight loss the opportunity of reinforcement and practice of adaptive skills for independent living, in areas of personal management, household management, basic indoor orientation & mobility skills, low vision aids, basic keyboarding and technology. Assists the specialist with the maintenance and inventory of adaptive devices as appropriate and demonstrates consumer products and low vision aids.
• Assists in monitoring and evaluating treatment and care plans and reporting observations and progress to the specialist.
• Provides functional direction to the client and other collaterals to maximize the client's rehabilitation process.
• Maintains all case data and documentation consistent with VLRC Systems and Procedures.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation team in service delivery, coordinates travel schedules and facilitates program development.

Relationships

• Close working relationship with all members of the rehabilitation team.
• Provides support and consultation to individuals and their families re adjustment to vision loss.
• Attends and participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Promotes an understanding and awareness of vision health related issues through consultation, public education, and in-service training.

Problem Solving/Time Frame of Impact

• Works under the general direction of established processes.
• Provides timely and creative solutions and recommends process improvements.
• Creatively and quickly problem solves to respond to unique individual needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Decision Autonomy

• Exercises judgment and tact when working with clients and knowing when to elevate issues to the next level.
• Understands and abides by VLRC privacy and security policy.
• Exercises good judgment when determining if clients require a referral to another VLRC service or external services, and communicates with Specialist.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Possesses strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
• Demonstrates maturity and sensitivity, as well as possessing emotional and social stability when working with clients.
• Demonstrates strong ethics and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Possesses a mature and professional demeanor.
• Skilled in Microsoft software applications and ability to effectively care for computer hardware and learn various applications as applicable for the position
• Excellent navigation skills.

Experience and Education:

• Post-secondary education and/or prior experience in a Rehabilitation Assistant program, Occupational or Physical Therapy Assistant program, Social Work or related field preferred.
• Previous working/volunteering experience working with individuals who are blind or partially sighted or a combined loss of hearing and sight an asset.
• Clean Criminal Record required; Criminal Reference Check required for vulnerable populations.

Apply Now!

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now to [e-mail]

Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.

VLRC is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive workplace and we are committed to a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset.

VLRC is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a standard Vulnerable Sector Check.

Closing Date for Applications: October 31, 2025