Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $30.96 - $30.96 / hour Why Fraser Health?:

Are you passionate about improving the health and health outcomes for people in your community? Are you a Rehabilitation Assistant looking to showcase your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? If you've answered yes to these questions, then we want you to keep reading!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time – Rehabilitation Assistant/Clerk to join our team at Fraser Canyon Hospital located in beautiful Hope, B.C.

Fraser Canyon Hospital (FCH)- is a 10-bed community hospital, providing 24/7 emergency stabilization and care, general medicine, and ambulatory care services, supported by an integrated network of community-based programs and services, ranging from health promotion and prevention to residential and hospice care. Click here

Lying at the edge of the Fraser Valley- on the banks of the Fraser and Coquihalla rivers, you’ll find the lively community of Hope surrounded by majestic mountains and unspoiled beauty. Only a short two-hour drive east of Vancouver’s city centre, Hope is an outdoor paradise with a variety of recreational opportunities and a vibrant culture that celebrates the arts and local artisans. Click here

A bit about you:

• Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Class 4 Driver's license

Experience some of the benefits of working with us, including:

• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits including extended health and dental 100% paid by us, that cover you and your whole family.
• Health and well-being resources, including an employee and family assistance program.
• Generous vacation time: eligible employees can earn up to four (4) weeks of vacation per year, with the possibility of accruing extra time based on there tenor with us.
• Access to exclusive staff discounts and perks with various partners including, a Transit Incentive Program
• A defined pension plan.

Join our team at Fraser Health- where cared for people ,care for people

Detailed Overview:

Under the general supervision of the Team Leader, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist, the Rehabilitation Assistant assists designated patients with assigned rehabilitation therapies both within and outside the facility; transports patients to and from rehabiliative therapies outside the facility by operating bus and performs related clerical duties.

Responsibilities:

• Assists patients with established rehabilitative activities including retraining of patients in activities of daily living (ADL) such as self care (personal hygiene/toileting), dressing, meal management, transfers, mobility, application and removal of braces/splints, etc. according to established safety guidelines.

• Assists patients in dressing and toilet needs as required in preparation for and following therapy sessions; assists with patient lifting/transfers and positioning; porters patients to and from treatment areas. Prepares and applies modalities as directed by the therapist.

• Under the direction of the therapist, instructs/demonstrates to patients the use of self care aides, eating utensils, mobility aids etc.

• Under the direction of the therapist, assists in fabricating adaptive devices such as splints, slings, collars, heels, heel lifts and wheelchair cushions by cutting out material, sewing items, assembling parts, adding straps and making alterations, etc.

• Sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for rehabilitation therapies as directed. Cleans and maintains established inventory of equipment, devices and materials. Reports malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to appropriate staff.

• Carries out established rehabilitative therapies outside the facility such as walking programs and swimming as assigned.

• Transports patients to and from rehabiliative therapies outside the facility by operating bus; conducts pre-trip safety checks; loads and secures wheelchairs and patients; assists patients to embark/disembark from the bus; porters and utilizes mechanical aids as appropriate

• Reports and charts observations of patient behaviour and progress to the Therapist, Team Leader or nursing staff as appropriate and communicates concerns and/or changes to patient's condition.

• As part of the interdisciplinary team, participates in team meetings and care conferences and provides input regarding the development and evaluation of individualized care plans for assigned patients.

• Documents observations and care given on the health record and maintains other appropriate records/documentation as required. Completes patient care statistics and records program information following established guidelines.

• Assists with orientation of new staff as assigned.

• Provides receptionist duties by receiving clients and visitors, providing information and directing to appropriate area; answers the telephone, directs calls and takes messages.

• Schedules and books outpatient appointments by receiving appointment requests, making follow-up appointments, obtaining and providing information as appropriate

• Sets up and maintains filing systems which includes outpatient records; obtains patient information, prepares patient forms and compiles patient charts.

• Receives, sorts and distributes internal and outgoing mail; maintains an office inventory of stationery, supplies and printed forms, prepares requisitions as requested; types, photocopies and faxes documents.

• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities/initiatives, departmental and unit meetings/committees and appropriate in-service and education sessions as assigned.

• 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. Valid BC Class 4 Driver's license, as required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to teach.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.