Physiotherapy Assistant (Rehabilitation Assistant)
About The Position
Come work as a Physiotherapy Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in the Older Adult Mental Health Assessment and Treatment team at Vancouver General Hospital! Apply today to join our team! Within the context of a patient/client/resident and family centered care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position functions under the operational supervision of the Program Manager, practice supervision of the Physiotherapy Practice Coordinator, and the work direction of the designated physiotherapist in coordination with other interdisciplinary team members to carry out established rehabilitative activities within the physiotherapy (PT) scope of practice. Responsibilities include receiving assignments and implementing lower risk interventions related to the clinical aspects of PT care plans, demonstrating and teaching activities, adapting devices to enable patients/clients/residents to maximize their potential for mobility and independence, providing functional direction to patients/clients/residents and family, and assisting/practicing daily living skills. Reports relevant observations of patient/client/resident progress and behaviours, provides direction to volunteers, organizes and cleans equipment and supplies, and maintains established inventory of supplies. ABOUT WILLOW PAVILION (VGH) Willow Pavilion is a Regional Tertiary Mental Health & Substance Use facility located on the Vancouver General Hospital Campus. It is an advanced practice environment that offers wrap-around services to clients experiencing refractory psychiatric conditions. The interdisciplinary team includes occupational, physical, vocational, and recreation therapists and assistants, pharmacists, dieticians, social workers, nurses, rehabilitation workers, doctors, peer support workers and others
Requirements
- Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Receiving assignments and implementing lower risk interventions related to the clinical aspects of PT care plans
- Demonstrating and teaching activities
- Adapting devices to enable patients/clients/residents to maximize their potential for mobility and independence
- Providing functional direction to patients/clients/residents and family
- Assisting/practicing daily living skills
- Reporting relevant observations of patient/client/resident progress and behaviours
- Providing direction to volunteers
- Organizing and cleaning equipment and supplies
- Maintaining established inventory of supplies
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
