Occupational Therapy Assistant (Rehabilitation Assistant) at Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

31.89

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Patient Care Plans, Activity Demonstration, Device Adaptation, Independence Promotion, Functional Direction, Daily Living Skills Assistance, Observation Reporting, Equipment Organization, Supply Inventory, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Organization, Equipment Operation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $31.89/Hr. - CAD $31.89/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Occupational Therapy Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Long Term Care team at Purdy Pavilion - UBC Hospital in Vancouver, working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others? Do you value a supportive and collaborative work environment? Purdy Pavilion Long Term Care Facility in Vancouver is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team of healthcare professionals. Enjoy a picturesque work environment surrounded by lush greenery, stunning architecture, and views of the Pacific Ocean. Apply today to join our caring community at Purdy Pavilion Long Term Care Facility! As a Occupational Therapy Assistant with VCH you will: Function under the operational supervision of the Program Manager, and practice supervision of Occupational Therapy Practice Coordinator. Work under the direction of the designated occupational therapist, in coordination with other interdisciplinary team members to carry out established rehabilitative activities within the occupational therapy (OT) scope of practice. Support the team with duties such as: receiving assignments and implementing lower risk interventions related to the clinical aspects of OT care plans, demonstrating and teaching activities, adapting devices to enable patients/clients/residents to maximize their potential for independence, providing functional direction to patients/clients/residents and family, and assisting/practicing daily living skills. Report relevant observations of patient/client/resident progress and behaviours. Provide direction to volunteers, organize and clean equipment and supplies, and maintain established inventory of supplies. Qualifications Education & Experience Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge, Skills & 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. Closing Statement 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 Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. 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 At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.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.

Responsibilities

The assistant will function under operational supervision, practicing under the direction of an occupational therapist to implement established rehabilitative activities within the scope of occupational therapy care plans. Key duties include demonstrating activities, adapting devices for patient independence, providing functional direction to patients and families, and reporting on patient progress and behaviors.