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 Transitional Care Unit Team at Banfield Pavilion within Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

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, to carry out established rehabilitative activities in both occupational therapy (OT) and physiotherapy (PT) scope of practices.
• Receive assignments and implement lower risk interventions related to the clinical aspects of OT/PT care plans.
• Demonstrate and teach activities.
• Adapt devices to enable patients/clients/residents to maximize their potential for independence.
• Provide functional direction to patient/client/residents and family, and assist 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.