Rehabilitation Assistant (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy)
About The Position
Come work as a Rehabilitation Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Relocation Assistance may be available. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Recreation Therapy team in Squamish, BC. Apply today to join our team! As a Rehabilitation Assistant with VCH you will: Function under the operational supervision of the Program Manager, and the practice supervision of the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Practice Coordinators. Work under the direction of designated occupational therapist and physiotherapist, in coordination with the other interdisciplinary team members. Support the team with duties such as: receiving assignments and implementing lower risk interventions related to the clinical aspects of OT/PT care plans, demonstrating and teaching activities, adapting devices to enable patients/clients/residents to maximize their potential for independence, providing functional direction to patient/client/residents and family, assisting with practicing daily living skills. Report relevant observations of patient/client/resident progress and behaviours. Provide direction to volunteers, organize and clean equipment and supplies for activities, and maintain established inventory of supplies.
Requirements
- Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program.
- 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 OT/PT care plans
- demonstrating and teaching activities
- adapting devices to enable patients/clients/residents to maximize their potential for independence
- providing functional direction to patient/client/residents and family
- assisting with practicing daily living skills
- Report relevant observations of patient/client/resident progress and behaviours.
- Provide direction to volunteers, organize and clean equipment and supplies for activities, and maintain established inventory of supplies.
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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