Rehabilitation Assistant | Long-Term Care

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

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

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.
Shift are rotating days 08:00 to 15:00 hours. 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

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

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.