Rehabilitation Assistant (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy)
About The Position
Come work as a Rehabilitation Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as part of Vancouver General Hospital's Orthopaedics / Trauma team! Apply now to join the team! Within the context of a patient/client/resident and family centred care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position functions under the operational supervision of the Program Manager, the practice supervision of the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Practice Coordinators and the work direction of designated occupational therapist and physiotherapist, in coordination with the other interdisciplinary team members to carry out established rehabilitative activities in both occupational therapy (OT) and physiotherapy (PT) scopes of practice. Responsibilities include 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, and assisting with practicing daily living skills. Reports relevant observations of patient/client/resident progress and behaviours, provides direction to volunteers, organizes and cleans equipment and supplies for activities, and maintains 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
- Carrying out established rehabilitative activities in both occupational therapy (OT) and physiotherapy (PT) scopes of practice.
- 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.
- Reporting relevant observations of patient/client/resident progress and behaviours.
- Providing direction to volunteers.
- Organizing and cleaning equipment and supplies for activities.
- 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
