129262 - Rehabilitation Assistant Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy

Rehabilitation Assistant (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy) Job ID 2024-129262 City Richmond Work Location
Rich Continuing Hlth Services
Department
Personalized Support & Stabilization Team Plus (PSS+)
Home Worksite
28 - Richmond Community
Labour Agreement
Community Subsector
Union
308 - Community HEU (37.5 Hr)
Position Type
Baseline
Job Status
Temporary Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Standard Hours / Week
37.50
Job Category
Patient Care Support Services
Salary Grade
28
Min Hourly
CAD $29.38/Hr.
Max Hourly
CAD $30.96/Hr.
Shift Times
0800-1600 Monday - Saturday
Days Off
Rotating
Position Start Date
As soon as possible
End Date
8/21/2025
Position End Date - Incumbent
Position ends on the listed end date or upon the return of the incumbent.
Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $29.38/Hr. - CAD $30.96/Hr. 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 Personalized Support & Stabilization Team Plus (PSS+) team at Richmond Continuing Health Services. Apply today to join our team!

As a Rehabilitation Assistant with VCH you will:
Function under the operational supervision of the Manager or Team Leader and the work direction of a licensed designated occupational therapist or physiotherapist to work as a member of the health care team.
Provide assigned physical / occupational therapy therapeutic interventions.
Assist in modification of OT/ PT care plans and facilitate transition to community programs in order to enable clients to maximize potential for independence.
Provide functional direction to family, report relevant observations of client's condition in writing or by utilizing basic computer literacy.
Manage equipment safety and inventory.
Qualifications Education & Experience
Completion of a recognized Diploma level Rehabilitation Assistant Program with Occupational and Physical therapy components plus one (1) year's recent, related experience working with target population.
Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.
Knowledge & Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Computer literacy skills
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
Ability to motivate clients and to encourage progression through therapeutic goals
Demonstrated ability to provide self-care instruction and education
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.
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
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

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.
• Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the /my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.*

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
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