Rehabilitation Assistant (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy)
About The Position
Come work as a Rehabilitation Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), working out of Oak Care Centre as part of the Acquired Brain Injury Transitional Housing program! Apply now to join the team! Within the context of a client and family centred care model, this position functions 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. Provides assigned physical / occupational therapy therapeutic interventions; assists in modification of OT/ PT care plans and facilitates transition to community programs in order to enable clients to maximize potential for independence. Provides functional direction to family, reports relevant observations of client's condition in writing or by utilizing basic computer literacy, manages equipment safety and inventory. You will support a regional ABI Transitional Housing Program that has been co-designed in collaboration with specialists from across VCH, including brain injury, rehabilitation, substance use, mental health and safety. This is the first program of its kind in BC - one that provides a healing, client-driven (“meeting the client where they are at” and “nothing about me without me”), transitional location for people after their acute brain injury and hospitalization. As part of an interdisciplinary team in a community program you will care for clients throughout their stay including transitions and outreach to the community. The ABI program also emphasizes a supportive and innovative environment to learn and expand your knowledge and expertise. As the Rehab Assistant (OT/PT) you are passionate about helping those most impacted by the housing and toxic drug supply crises and working within a team-based care environment that emphasizes trauma informed, harm reduction and culturally safe care. Be part of a new program that will provide hope at a critical moment.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provides assigned physical / occupational therapy therapeutic interventions
- Assists in modification of OT/ PT care plans
- Facilitates transition to community programs in order to enable clients to maximize potential for independence
- Provides functional direction to family
- Reports relevant observations of client's condition in writing or by utilizing basic computer literacy
- Manages equipment safety and inventory
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
