Rehabilitation Assistant - Queen's Park Care Centre

Fraser Health • New Westminster, BC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team at Queen's Park Care Centre in New Westminster, B.C., where you’ll play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our patients. This position is for a causal Rehabilitation Assistant working in allied health directly with the support of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

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

• Under the direction of the Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist implements services for residents by carrying out established activation programs such as exercise, mobilization, seating and splinting.
• Reports observations of residents in programs to the therapist (s) and as necessary, to other staff.
• Provides information to volunteers in designated programs such as names of the residents involved and the equipment being used for the specific program.
• Maintains Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy equipment and supplies by methods such as cleaning equipment, maintaining inventories and making recommendations to the therapists regarding the purchase, general maintenance and repair of equipment and supplies.
• Maintains a safe and orderly workstation.
• Maintains statistical data and reports in accordance with departmental, organizational, and professional standards.
• Participates in departmental or service meetings by providing feedback on services provided to residents as required.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities by providing input into service modifications or new programs, policies and procedures and participating in task groups as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree