Rehabilitation Aide

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Brandon, FL

15h

About The Position

Rehabilitation Aides work in rehabilitation programs in long-term care, acute care, and community settings. Following a therapist’s or nurse’s assessment and program development, and under their supervision, they carry out delegated interventions to help clients rehabilitate, maintain, and optimize their physical quality of life. Services may take place in a Prairie Mountain Health facility, the client’s home, or a community environment. The role provides basic personal care and rehabilitation support to help clients improve mobility, independence in activities of daily living, community reintegration where applicable, and safety. This is a 0.70 FTE term position covering a maternity/parental leave of absence, anticipated from November 23, 2026, to July 8, 2027. The term may end sooner with the stated notice. The position is based at Brandon Regional Health Centre in Brandon and works days.

Requirements

Grade 12 education meeting Manitoba standards.
One of the following: a Rehabilitation Aide course with in-class learning and a practical component; a recognized online Rehabilitation Aide course plus one year of experience working in a Therapy Services department or recognized equivalent experience; or a recognized Health Care Aide certificate with at least one year of full-time-equivalent Health Care Aide experience and willingness to complete a recognized online Rehabilitation Aide course within one year.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training as specified in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training.
Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle for service within Prairie Mountain Health.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, internet applications, and other information technology.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Demonstrated communication skills.
Flexibility to adapt to changes in techniques and procedures.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis.
Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check, including vulnerable sector, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check; the successful candidate is responsible for any service charges.

Responsibilities

Assist therapists with ongoing client assessments and reassessments.
Perform direct and indirect client care activities assigned by a therapist or nurse for a specific client.
Carry out group exercise and mobility programs as directed by a therapist, nurse, or care team manager.
Administer therapeutic interventions, including modalities, as prescribed by a therapist.
Perform assigned duties within the role’s scope of practice.
Communicate client responses to treatment and relevant changes to the supervising therapist or nurse.
Promote or maximize clients’ function, mobility, movement, communication, and independence in daily and instrumental activities using safe techniques.
Provide training and assist with in-services at the request of a supervising therapist, nurse, or care team manager.
Assist clients with mobility according to their care plans, including transfers, walking and exercise programs, and transport to other departments.
Use appropriate transfer techniques and equipment, including transfer belts and mechanical lifts.
Implement safety measures according to policies and procedures, and assist with disoriented or aggressive clients or visitors.
Document client interactions and treatments according to regional protocols and policies.
Investigate, obtain quotes for, and order client equipment as instructed.
Identify equipment-related safety issues; retrieve, distribute, clean, store, label, and record equipment as requested.
Track and enter data into statistical tracking systems.
Assist with referral intake and management, and coordinate and schedule client appointments for therapists as applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.