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New Westminster, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeA prominent health care provider in British Columbia is looking for a dedicated Rehabilitation Assistant to support patients in their rehabilitation journey. This role involves implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and working closely with Occupational and Physiotherapists. Ideal candidates possess a Rehabilitation Assistant Program...
Rehabilitation Assistant
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Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $30.96 - $30.96 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
We are currently looking to fill a** Relief Part-Time** opportunity for a **Rehabilitation Assistant **at **Royal Columbian Hospital** located in **New Westminster, B.C.** This position is available until March 2025 or until Return of Incumbent.
Are you a dedicated **Rehabilitation Assistant** looking to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives? Are you ready to help patients regain their independence? Join our dynamic team at **Royal Columbian Hospital **in New Westminster, B.C., where you’ll play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our patients.
**Royal Columbian Hospital**
Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton SkyTrain station on the Expo Line1. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff.
Join us on an exciting project and make history. The **Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project** (RCHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds and services. Read more here RCHRP Phase two
RCH first opened in 1862, is a vital referral centre and regional centre of excellence for trauma, critical care, cardiac care, maternity, neonatal intensive care and neurosurgery. When the full redevelopment is complete, the people of British Columbia will have increased access to cardiac, trauma, mental health, maternity and NICU services and beds.
**New Westminster**
New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region.
**Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including**:
- Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
- Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
- Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
- Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
- Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
- TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
- Additional employee discounts and perks available
- **_Eligibility based on employment status_**
Detailed Overview:
In accordance with the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Rehabilitation Assistant works under the direction of a professional nurse (Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist in cooperation with the interprofessional care team, and following established care plans and person-centered care. The Rehabilitation Assistant implements treatment plans under an assignment of task by PT or OT, or under the direction of nursing, and assists in monitoring patient progress through observation and reporting to appropriate team member.
**Responsibilities**:
- Carries out designated components of a rehabilitative treatment plan under an assignment of task by a physiotherapist or occupational therapist, such as activities of daily living, mobility, and strengthening and balancing exercises.
- Carries out designated components of the treatment plan related to mobility under the direction of nursing
- Observes and reports to appropriate team member cognitive and functional changes in patient ability or behaviour that may warrant a progression or regression of the treatment plan; progresses treatment plan within the parameters established by the nurse or therapist; documents for the health record according to established procedures.
- As part of a multidisciplinary team and in consultation with the nurse and/or therapist, provides input into the planning, implementation, modification, and evaluation of the treatment plan.
- Performs various tests as assigned by PT or OT such as Berg Balance, Timed Up and Go (TUG), and six-minute walk test. Records and reports relevant data for interpretation by the therapist.
- Prepares and applies therapeutic treatment modalities as assigned by PT or OT such as transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS), neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), hot packs, ice, and wax treatments.
- Provides functional skills training to patients and families in activities of daily living, mobility and communication; demonstrates the use of assistive devices as assigned by PT or OT. Assists with power and manual wheelchair mobility training.
- Provides training to patients and families in mobility and demonstrates the use of assistive devices directed by nursing
- Assists PT or OT in the fabrication and modifications of splints, seating and exercise devices, mobility and assistive devices. Sets up and adapts equipment such as changing
