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Rehabilitation Assistant (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy) Jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia at Vancouver Coastal Health
Title: Rehabilitation Assistant (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy)
Company: Vancouver Coastal Health
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Come work as a Rehabilitation Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the team supporting Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Rehabilitation Assistant with VCH you will make your impact by:
Working under the direction of the designated occupational therapist and physiotherapist to carry out established rehabilitative activities in both occupational therapy (OT) and physiotherapy (PT) scope of practices.
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, and assisting with practicing daily living skills.
Reporting relevant observations of patient/client/resident progress and behaviours.
Providing direction to volunteers, and organizing and cleaning equipment and supplies for activities.
Maintaining the established inventory of supplies.
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.
As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
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.
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