Rehabilitation Assistant

Job summary

Assist with client treatment and activities that promote well-being and mobility. Manage rehabilitation equipment inventory, maintenance, and ordering as needed.

Job details

Requisition ID: 412972 Position Number: 119-71450-R201-04 /119-7145099-R201-04 Posting End Date: October 23, 2026 Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud Site: Boundary Trails Health Centre Union: CUPE Department/Unit: Rehabilitation Services Work Location: Boundary Trails Health Centre City: Winkler Hiring Status: Permanent FTE: 0.80 -Line 5 of the Rehabilitation Assistant rotation Employment arrangement: In Person Daily hours worked: 7.75 Anticipated shift: Days - May be required to work evenings, weekends & statutory holidays Annual base hours: 2015 Anticipated Start Date: 11/12/2026 Salary: $24.82 - $29.19 Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives. Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world. Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family. Position Overview The Rehabilitation Assistant assists with client treatment and duties which promote client well-being and mobility. The incumbent will be responsible for the inventory, maintenance and ordering of equipment as required. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud. Experience Not Applicable Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Grade twelve (12) education or equivalent. Graduate of a Rehabilitation Assistant course. Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered. Certification/Licensure/Registration Not Applicable Qualifications And Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Outlook/Email. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated effective decision making, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with management and staff within the region as well as appropriate outside vendors and agencies. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions. Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums. May be required to work evenings, weekends or statutory holidays. Good work and attendance record. Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00. Physical Requirements Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job. No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary. Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application. Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance. Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position. Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

What you’ll do

Assist with client treatment and activities that promote well-being and mobility. Manage rehabilitation equipment inventory, maintenance, and ordering as needed.

Requirements

Requires Grade 12 education or equivalent and graduation from a Rehabilitation Assistant course; other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered. Applicants need effective communication, decision-making, organizational, and teamwork skills, a valid Class 5 driver's license, an insured vehicle with at least $1,000,000 liability coverage, and the ability to meet the job's physical and mental demands.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Microsoft Office
• Outlook and Email
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Decision-Making
• Problem-Solving
• Organization
• Time Management
• Professional Relationship-Building
• Independent Work
• Teamwork
• Confidentiality
• Equipment Inventory
• Equipment Maintenance
• Equipment Ordering
• Client Mobility Support

Job areas

• Healthcare

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