Rehabilitation Assistant Jobs

We are seeking reliable and motivated Rehabilitation Assistant to join our cohesive Rehabilitation Team at Ridgewood Lodge and Princeton General Hospital.
Rehabilitation Assistants take clinical direction from either a physical therapist or an occupational therapist. Within this role, a Rehabilitation Assistant:

• Is relied on to be the eyes and ears of the rehab team.
• Is encouraged to work at top of scope.
• Is an intrical member of the rehabilitation team.
• Engages patients with regular therapeutic interventions.
• Has a huge impact on progression of patient needs and their rehab journey.

Within the Long-Term Care setting, the Rehabilitation Assistant practices using equipment to help people stay independent. For example wheel chairs, walkers. Conducts exercise and walking programs, and therapeutic group work. Monitors and manages equipment inventory/stock for use and availability of specialty products for required needs. And provides education to staff with a range of backgrounds in Safe Patient Handling.
In the Hospital Acute Care setting, the Rehabilitation Assistant will work in one or both a Physical Therapy or an Occupational Therapy practice environment.
Physical Therapy Acute Care
Areas of work: post-op surgical care (orthopaedic, trauma), general medical, critical care, inpatient rehab, cardiac rehabilitation (KGH), post neurological events (is. CVA, TBI), vascular and plastic surgery. Carry out the treatment plan and address patients’ mobility needs of complex equipment. Ongoing collaboration and closely interconnected with the care teams.
Occupational Therapy Acute Care
Areas of work: post-op surgical care, general medical, inpatient rehab, critical care, post-neuro events (CVA, TBI), inpatient psychiatry, Therapeutic Support Surfaces program. Practicing valued activities of daily living (i.e. dressing, toileting, feeding, functional transfers) with patients and cognitive rehabilitation, such as memory games, newspaper therapy. Assisting with splinting.
Shifts are Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00. We offer an exceptional employer-paid benefits package plus generous vacation entitlement. Relocation Allowance package may be offered with position.
Reasons To Join Interior Health

• In-depth orientation and mentorship with the opportunity to trial different practice areas to promote competency and avoid stagnancy.
• Family and work-life balance.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Benefit from working within a supportive and fun team based environment.
• The resources and infrastructure that Interior Health offers to support your practice.
• BC Top Employer 2023 and Canadian Top Employer Young Professionals 2023
• Opportunity to be a part of the advancing medical field.
• Job security.

Interior Health is strongly committed to staff development and encouraging growth. We offer great benefits and fulfilling opportunities to support and enhance knowledge and skills and help you progress at every stage of your Rehabilitation Assistant career.