Rehabilitation Assistant (Full Time) (Northern Health)

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient permanent full time Rehabilitation Assistant to support the Primary Community Care department.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and under the clinical direction of the Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist, the Community Rehabilitation Assistant functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team in meeting the needs of the client. The Community Rehabilitation Assistant carries out rehabilitative treatment plans and programs and assists the Therapist in monitoring and evaluating client's progression. The Community Rehabilitation Assistant assists clients/patients or residents with activities of daily living and implements group and individual programs in clients' homes and other community/facility sites.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00

New Wage: As of April 1, 2023, the new wage is: $27.76 - $30.06/hour

Fort St. James is located on the southeast shore of Stuart Lake. The population of the Fort St. James area is 4,500 (2021) including the rural areas and First Nations. Enjoy an active, energetic, diverse community that offers plentiful indoor and outdoor recreational activities. Check out Fort St. James for more information on this unique rural community.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
• Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.

Qualifications

• Current valid BC Driver's License.
• Plus, one year's recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Graduate of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to operate related equipment including software applications.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to instruct.
• Ability to perform tasks delegated by a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist or tasks within established programs that encourage client independence, optimize function, and improve quality of life.
• Home management skills.
• Ability to work independently and with other members of the health care team, clients, and their families.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation principles.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, and to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position including walking, stooping, bending, transferring clients.

Who We Are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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