121586 - Rehabilitation Assistant (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy)
Vancouver Coastal Health
North Vancouver, BC-
Number of positions available : 1
- Salary To be discussed
- Published on August 7th, 2024
-
Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible
Description
- Work Location
- Lions Gate Hospital - NS
- Department
- Rehabilitation Services
- Home Worksite
- 03 - Lions Gate Hospital
- Labour Agreement
- Facilities Subsector
- Union
- 100 - Facilities HEU
- Position Type
- Other Relief
- Job Status
- Temporary Part-Time
- FTE
- 0.60
- Standard Hours / Week
- 22.50
- Job Category
- Patient Care Support Services
- Salary Grade
- 25
- Min Hourly
- CAD $30.96/Hr.
- Max Hourly
- CAD $30.96/Hr.
- Shift Times
- 800-1600
- Days Off
- Monday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday
- Position Start Date
- As soon as possible
- End Date
- 9/30/2024
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 Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) is one of the 4 busiest hospitals in Vancouver, and one of only five Neurosurgery centers in British Columbia. LGH is located in North Vancouver which is internationally known for hiking and skiing trails in the forested mountains.
As a Rehabilitation Assistant with VCH you will:
- Work closely with the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Practice Coordinators, and the 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,
- 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 established inventory of supplies.
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.
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.
Software Powered by iCIMS
www.icims.com
Requirements
undetermined
undetermined
undetermined
undetermined
Other Vancouver Coastal Health's offers that may interest you