Rehabilitation Assistant (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy)
Vancouver Coastal Health
- Richmond, BC
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Function under the operational supervision of the Manager or Team Leader and the work direction of a licensed designated occupational therapist or physiotherapist to work as a member of the health care team.
- Provide assigned physical / occupational therapy therapeutic interventions.
- Assist in modification of OT/ PT care plans and facilitate transition to community programs in order to enable clients to maximize potential for independence.
- Provide functional direction to family, report relevant observations of client's condition in writing or by utilizing basic computer literacy.
- Manage equipment safety and inventory.
- Completion of a recognized Diploma level Rehabilitation Assistant Program with Occupational and Physical therapy components plus one (1) year's recent, related experience working with target population.
- Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Computer literacy skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
- Ability to motivate clients and to encourage progression through therapeutic goals
- Demonstrated ability to provide self-care instruction and education
- 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