Wheelchair/Rehabilitation Technician
About The Position
Come work as a Wheelchair/Rehabilitation Technician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Oak Care Centre! Apply now to join the team! Within the context of a client and family centred model of care, in cooperation with multidisciplinary personnel and under the general supervision of an Occupational Therapist, sets up, produces and adapts assistive devices, wheelchairs and seating systems to enable clients to achieve and maintain maximum potential for independence. Performs maintenance duties on wheelchairs and assistive technology devices as required. Maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment, tools, wheelchairs, specialized mattresses, and seating components and arranges for maintenance and/or repair of equipment as necessary. Utilizes various computer programs to facilitate ordering equipment, record keeping and communication. Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, instructs staff, residents, family members and volunteers on the proper functioning of wheelchair and assistive device equipment, and reports relevant observations of resident’s progress to the Occupational Therapist. Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, will carry out an intervention plan related to the provision of wheeled mobility and seating.
Requirements
- Grade 10, plus four (4) years’ recent, related experience 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
- Sets up, produces and adapts assistive devices, wheelchairs and seating systems
- Performs maintenance duties on wheelchairs and assistive technology devices
- Maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment, tools, wheelchairs, specialized mattresses, and seating components and arranges for maintenance and/or repair of equipment as necessary.
- Utilizes various computer programs to facilitate ordering equipment, record keeping and communication.
- Instructs staff, residents, family members and volunteers on the proper functioning of wheelchair and assistive device equipment, and reports relevant observations of resident’s progress to the Occupational Therapist.
- Carries out an intervention plan related to the provision of wheeled mobility and seating.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
