Rehabilitation Assistant Jobs

We are seeking reliable and motivated Rehabilitation Assistant to join our cohesive Rehabilitation Team at Orchard Haven Long Term Care and South Okanagan General Hospital.

This is a two day per week, permanent part-time opportunity that is in conjunction with a three day per week, permanent part-time opportunity at South Okanagan General Hospital.

Rehabilitation Assistants take clinical direction from either a physical therapist or an occupational therapist. Within this role, a Rehabilitation Assistant:

• 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.
• Is relied on to be the eyes and ears of the rehab team.

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.

Shifts at Orchard Haven are Tuesdays and Thursday 08:00 to 16:00 hours. Shifts at South Okanagan General Hospital are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 08:00 to 16:00 hours. We offer an exceptional employer-paid benefits package plus generous vacation entitlement after the 3 months of employment. Relocation Allowance package may be offered with position.

Reasons To Join Interior Health

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

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.

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Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid Driver’s License as required.