Rehabilitation Assistant

6 months ago


Vancouver, Canada Sunny Hill Health Centre Full time

Rehabilitation Assistant
BC Children's Hospital & SunnyHill Health Center
Vancouver, BC

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Rehabilitation Assistant participates in the overall plan of care by gathering information and providing occupational and physiotherapy interventions and education under the supervision of and as assigned by the occupational therapist and physiotherapist.

What you'll do

Carries out assigned occupational therapy and physiotherapy activities/intervention as per the parameters set by the occupational therapist and physiotherapist respectively, such as engagement in self care, leisure, and/or productivity occupations; functional, physical and cognitive motor skills and activities; mobility training; exercise programs for range of motion, strength/endurance, balance and coordination; and handling/positioning techniques to facilitate safe mobility, optimize function, and prevent potential impairments.
Follows the care plans set out by the occupational therapist and physiotherapist, engages the patient/client in treatment on a one-to-one basis or in a group format as appropriate.
Suspends specific occupational therapy and/or physiotherapy interventions if a patient/client has an adverse reaction or if the patient/client is at risk and consults with the assigning occupational and/or physical therapist.
Provides suggestions for change or modification to existing therapy programs to the occupational/physical therapist.
As part of a multidisciplinary team and in consultation with the therapist, provides input into the planning, implementation, modification, and evaluation of the rehabilitative treatment plan/program, including but not limited to: procures, uses, maintains and monitors equipment, supplies and space to support service delivery; and gathers information about available resources in the health system or community to support patient/client care.

What you bring

**Qualifications**:
Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

You will have the ability to

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.
Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).

What we bring
- Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

**Job Type**: Regular, Part-Time (0.60 FTE)
**Wage**: $30.96 hourly
**Location**: 4500 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
**Hours of Work**: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; 0830-1630
Requisition # 167367

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children (SHHC) provides specialized development and rehabilitation services to BC children, youth and their families.

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

SHHC & BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manage


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