Rehabilitation/Recreation Assistant - Surrey Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health•Surrey, BC

64d•$32 - $32

About The Position

We are currently hiring for a Casual Rehabilitation/Recreation Assistant to join our Rehabilitation team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, B.C. Why Surrey BC? Surrey, British Columbia, is a vibrant growing city that combines modern living with natural beauty and a strong farming history. Surrey is not just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive. Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH) is one of B.C.’s largest and busiest hospitals, offering advanced care in emergency, maternity, pediatrics and mental health, and is the largest of three regional hospitals in Fraser Health’s integrated network of care. Serving a rapidly growing population, it’s a vital hub in the Fraser Health region, providing high-quality, specialized services to communities across the Lower Mainland. Come explore all that Surrey & Surrey Memorial Hospital have to offer – HERE: Explore all that Surrey BC has to offer You! Connect with us! Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to: Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan Maternity top-up (eligibility requirements to qualify) 50% subsidy on TransLink passes Eligibility based on employment status We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Connect with us on our Careers social channels where you’ll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members! You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X Detailed Overview Under the general supervision of an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist and Recreation Therapist provides routine training to patient(s) on activities of daily living, carries out recreation, physiotherapy and occupational therapy programs, prepares and applies treatment modalities, prepares equipment for use by the therapist, and maintains inventory of equipment.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized 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 perform the duties of the job.
Ability to organize work and manage time effectively.
Ability to operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

Within an assigned area provides routine instruction to patient(s) on activities of daily living such as: toileting; transfers; dressing/undressing; donning/doffing prostheses/orthoses; washing; bathing and assisting where necessary.
Carries out established recreation participation programs such as crafts, bingo, community news and maintains the patient environment.
Prepares and applies treatment modalities such as ice, heat, cryocuff, whirlpool and wax; supervises established exercise programs; performs passive and active assisted range of motion exercises and assists with walking following established policies and procedures.
Provides direction to volunteers during recreation, physiotherapy and occupational therapy programs and demonstrates related techniques as required.
Assists with or conducts group activities established by physiotherapy, occupational therapy or recreation therapy.
Provides input into the planning, implementation and evaluation of program modifications or proposed new programs.
Reports patient's performance and response in programs to the appropriate therapist.
Prepares equipment for use by therapist. Assists in fabrication of adaptive equipment, splints as directed. Cleans all equipment according to procedure and schedule requirements and maintains the general tidiness of the department. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate therapist.
Maintains the inventory of the equipment, devices and materials and monitors lending and returning of patient equipment. Maintains inventory of general department supplies and prepares supply requisitions for signature as required.
Maintains statistical data as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.