Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $30.96/Hr. - CAD $30.96/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Rehabilitation Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor. Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Chronic Complex Care Unit at Willingdon Creek Village in Powell River, BC. 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 and Physiotherapy Practice Coordinators.
• Work under the direction of the 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.
• 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.

ABOUT POWELL RIVER, BC On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world's largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, etc.

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.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• 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

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

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