109327 - Rehabilitation Assistant - TIDES

Rehabilitation Assistant - TIDES Job ID 2023-109327 City Squamish Work Location Squamish Hospital Department TIDES Acute Mobility Rehabilitation Home Worksite 18 - Squamish Labour Agreement Facilities Subsector Union 100 - Facilities HEU Position Type Baseline Job Status Regular Part-Time FTE 0.40 Standard Hours / Week 15.00 Job Category Patient Care Support Services Salary Grade 25 Min Hourly CAD $30.96/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $30.96/Hr. Shift Times 0800-1600 Days Off Friday, Monday, Saturday, Sunday, Thursday Position Start Date As soon as possible 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 Telehealth & Innovation Deployment, Education & Sustainment (TIDES) team at Squamish Hospital. Apply today to join our team As a Rehabilitation Assistant focused in Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy you will: Work as a member of the TIDES (Telehealth & Innovation Deployment, Education & Sustainment) Rehabilitation Team to provide quality patient/client-focused services in acute and community settings, which may include travel to the patient/client location. Under the operational supervision of the Director/Manager, practice supervision of the OT/PT/SLP Practice Coordinators/Lead, and the work direction of the TIDES OT/PT/SLP, carry out established rehabilitation activities within the OT/PT/SLP scope of practice. Responsibilities include: receiving assignments and implementing lower risk interventions related to the clinical aspects of the OT, PT and/or SLP care plans, demonstrating and teaching activities, adapting devices to enable to maximize potential for independence, and assisting with practicing daily living skills. Responsible for Telehealth scheduling, set-up, and tasks assigned by the TIDES OT/PT/SLP in person and/or via Telehealth technologies. Report relevant observations of patient/client progress and behaviours. Provide direction to volunteers, organizes equipment and supplies for activities, organizes and cleans equipment, and maintains established inventory of supplies. ABOUT THE TIDES PROGRAM: The TIDES Rural/Remote Rehab Team combines virtual service with in-person care to provide services to clients living with various neurological conditions. The TIDES Rural/Remote Rehab Team provides short-term physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology for: stroke or Transient ischaemic attacks (TIA), acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, Concussion (non-sports related), and progressive neurological disorders. The TIDES Team consists of a Physiotherapist, an Occupational Therapist, a Speech-Language Pathologist, and three Rehabilitation Assistants. Qualifications Education & Experience Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program. Valid BC Driver’s License is required. Use of personal vehicle may be required for travel between sites for which mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with the current collective agreement. 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. Options Apply Now Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs Software Powered by iCIMS www.icims.com

Location: Squamish-Lillooet, CA

Posted Date: 10/2/2024