125279 - Rehabilitation Assistant (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy)

Rehabilitation Assistant (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy) Job ID 2024-125279 City Sechelt Work Location Sechelt Hospital Department Physiotherapy Home Worksite 32 - Sechelt Hospital Labour Agreement Facilities Subsector Union 100 - Facilities HEU Position Type Baseline Job Status Temporary Full-Time FTE 1.00 Standard Hours / Week 37.50 Job Category Patient Care Support Services Salary Grade 25 Min Hourly CAD $30.96/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $30.96/Hr. Shift Times 0830 - 1630 Days Off Saturday, Sunday Position Start Date As soon as possible End Date 5/2/2025 Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $30.96/Hr. - CAD $30.96/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Rehabilitation Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Relocation Assistance may be available. Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the team at Sechelt Hospital. Apply today to join our team As a Rehabilitation Assistant focused in Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy you will: Work closely with the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Practice Coordinators, and designated Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist to carry out established rehabilitative activities in both occupational therapy (OT) and physiotherapy (PT) scope of practices. Support the team with duties such as: receiving assignments and implementing lower risk interventions related to the clinical aspects of OT/PT care plans; demonstrating and teaching activities; adapting devices to enable patients/clients/residents to maximize their potential for independence; providing functional direction to patient/client/residents and family; and assisting with practicing daily living skills. Report relevant observations of patient/client/resident progress and behaviours. Provide direction to volunteers, organize and clean equipment and supplies for activities, and maintain an established inventory of supplies. ABOUT SECHELT, BC The District Municipality of Sechelt is located on the lower Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is known for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset - all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you ABOUT SECHELT HOSPITAL Sechelt Hospital is an acute care, 46-bed facility located in Sechelt, British Columbia and serves over 30,000 residents of the Lower Sunshine Coast. Sechelt Hospital provides a full range of services to the community, including Emergency care, Renal program - community dialysis units, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, surgical services, birthing for low-risk pregnancies and imaging services. Qualifications Education & Experience Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program. Knowledge & Abilities 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. Closing Statement The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. 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 Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply. Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health. 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Posted Date: 10/2/2024