Rehabilitation Assistant

at  Providence Healthcare

EDUCATION

• Grade 12, completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively including patients/residents, families, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to teach, demonstrate, and instruct.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: $30.96 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees receive a robust medical and dental benefits package, including unlimited physiotherapy and massage, as well as paid vacation
• Work-Life Balance: Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Providence is proud to offer a range of opportunities including full-time, part-time, and casual, with no evenings, limited weekends, and most shifts starting at 8AM and finishing by 4PM.
• Unionized Stability: Enjoy the consistency and security offered by a unionized role.
• Pension plan: Work towards a comfortable retirement through employer-matched contributions to one of Canada’s strongest pension plans!
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of patients, including many from marginalized communities.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St.Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

WHO WE ARE:

Providence Health Care is a non-profit healthcare provider with over fifteen sites, including a large tertiary hospital in the heart of Vancouver’s beautiful and vibrant Downtown, a smaller community hospital in the idyllic Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, five long-term care facilities, as well as other clinics.
As a leading teaching and research organization, and the provincial referral center for Cardiac, HIV/AIDS, and Renal Care, we provide services ranging from acute and long-term care to leading substance use and addiction treatment supporting some of BC’s most marginalized communities. Guided by the motto “how you want to be treated”, delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care is our mission.

Providence Health Care’s Allied Health teams are currently accepting applications for Rehabilitation Assistant positions at both our acute and long-term care sites. Rehab Assistants are key members of our Allied Health teams, delivering a range of therapeutic, recreational, and social activities to support the physical, social, and mental needs of those we treat.
Reporting to the designated Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy Site Leader, our Rehab Assistants are guided by the wealth of knowledge and expertise provided by our interdisciplinary Allied Health teams, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologists. Being a Rehab Assistant at Providence provides incredible opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, mentorship, and professional development. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Providence is also proud to offer a range of opportunities including full-time, part-time, and casual.
If you’d like to learn more and potentially join a tight-knit and supportive departmental working environment that fosters a sense of community amongst practitioners dedicated to patient care, apply today!
**Please note that we are primarily hiring for casual Rehabilitation Assistants at the moment, but may have other opportunities available in future and welcome all to apply.
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