Physiotherapy Assistant

Physiotherapy Assistant - Medical Surgical

BC Children's and Women's Hospital & Health Centre

Vancouver BC

As a Physiotherapy Assistant - Medical Surgical, you will assist Therapists in the provision of patient care by setting up treatment equipment, preparing patients for treatment, and assisting patients with assigned rehabilitative activities. You will also perform a variety of clerical duties such as typing, reception, and maintenance of charts and files utilizing computerized software programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive patients and escort them to the appropriate treatment area; assist Therapists in preparing patients for treatment by performing duties such as patient transfer, dressing and undressing.
• Assist patients with established rehabilitative activities such as mobility and strengthening exercises, respiratory care, gym and walking programs. Set up treatment equipment and oversee patients in exercise programs. Demonstrate the use of prescribed treatment/adaptive devices such as braces, crutches, wheelchairs and walkers for patients. Communicate to Therapist following treatment regarding patient's behaviour, progress, concerns and/or changes to condition.
• Assist Therapists by fabricating a supply of splints for use by the therapists/nurses for adaptation to the specific patient. Assist Therapists with positioning during fabrication of splints that are moulded directly on the patient. Fabricate splint, delivering it to patient and direct patient, family and/or nurse on instruction under direction of Therapist.
• Assist Therapists in providing care by taking measurements required for fabrication of adaptive devices such as standard Ilizarov post-op knee extension and foot drop splints and fabricating according to samples. Fabricate custom positioning devices such as the fabric Greenville Binder based on measurements provided by the Therapist. Assess post-operative patients for clothing adaptations required for application of external fixators such as Ilizarov or Wagner frames.
• Assists Therapists with planning and organization of group activities for inpatient groups such as gym groups and cooking groups by performing duties such as ordering materials, escorting patients, setting up materials and assisting with treatment.

Requirements

• Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Type at 50 > Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Operate related equipment.
• Organize work
• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
• 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).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

About Us

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.

About Our Organization

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

(BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

BCCH and BCW are part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority () plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

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PHSA, BCCH and BCW are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at .

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.