Rehabilitation Assistant – Nursing, OT, PT, Royal Columbian Hospital

Fraser Health•New Westminster, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Fraser Health, our Mission, Vision, and Values guide everything we do. As one of British Columbia's leading hospitals, Royal Columbian Hospital offers exciting opportunities for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and serving their community. Whether you're providing direct patient care, supporting clinical operations, delivering specialized services, or contributing behind the scenes, every role at Royal Columbian Hospital plays a critical part in delivering exceptional care and improving the health of the communities we serve. Working at Royal Columbian Hospital means joining a collaborative, innovative, and dedicated team in a fast-paced environment where growth, learning, and professional development are encouraged and supported. Royal Columbian Hospital is a provincial referral centre, Level 1 Trauma Centre, and one of British Columbia's busiest hospitals, providing employees with unique opportunities to develop their skills, work alongside highly specialized teams, and contribute to the delivery of exceptional patient care. Whether you're beginning your career, looking for a new challenge, or seeking opportunities for advancement, Royal Columbian Hospital offers a rewarding environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day. Join our team and discover how your talents can help shape the future of healthcare at Royal Columbian Hospital.

Requirements

Completion of a 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

Carries out designated components of a rehabilitative treatment plan under an assignment of task by a physiotherapist or occupational therapist, such as activities of daily living, mobility, and strengthening and balancing exercises.
Carries out designated components of the treatment plan related to mobility under the direction of nursing
Observes and reports to appropriate team member cognitive and functional changes in patient ability or behaviour that may warrant a progression or regression of the treatment plan; progresses treatment plan within the parameters established by the nurse or therapist; documents for the health record according to established procedures.
As part of a multidisciplinary team and in consultation with the nurse and/or therapist, provides input into the planning, implementation, modification, and evaluation of the treatment plan.
Performs various tests as assigned by PT or OT such as Berg Balance, Timed Up and Go (TUG), and six-minute walk test. Records and reports relevant data for interpretation by the therapist.
Prepares and applies therapeutic treatment modalities as assigned by PT or OT such as transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS), neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), hot packs, ice, and wax treatments.
Provides functional skills training to patients and families in activities of daily living, mobility and communication; demonstrates the use of assistive devices as assigned by PT or OT. Assists with power and manual wheelchair mobility training.
Provides training to patients and families in mobility and demonstrates the use of assistive devices directed by nursing
Assists PT or OT in the fabrication and modifications of splints, seating and exercise devices, mobility and assistive devices. Sets up and adapts equipment such as changing wheelchair backs and adjusting wheelchair height.
Maintains therapy equipment and supplies by methods such as cleaning equipment and maintaining inventories; provides input regarding purchase of new equipment and supplies, general maintenance and repair of equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.