Wheelchair/Rehabilitation Technician at Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

32.12

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Wheelchair maintenance, Assistive technology setup, Seating systems adaptation, Inventory management, Equipment repair, Computer literacy, Record keeping, Intervention planning, Communication, Organizational skills, Instructional skills, Multidisciplinary collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $32.12/Hr. - CAD $32.12/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Wheelchair/Rehabilitation Technician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Oak Care Centre! Apply now to join the team! Within the context of a client and family centred model of care, in cooperation with multidisciplinary personnel and under the general supervision of an Occupational Therapist, sets up, produces and adapts assistive devices, wheelchairs and seating systems to enable clients to achieve and maintain maximum potential for independence. Performs maintenance duties on wheelchairs and assistive technology devices as required. Maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment, tools, wheelchairs, specialized mattresses, and seating components and arranges for maintenance and/or repair of equipment as necessary. Utilizes various computer programs to facilitate ordering equipment, record keeping and communication. Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, instructs staff, residents, family members and volunteers on the proper functioning of wheelchair and assistive device equipment, and reports relevant observations of resident’s progress to the Occupational Therapist. Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, will carry out an intervention plan related to the provision of wheeled mobility and seating. Qualifications Education & Experience Grade 10, plus four (4) years’ recent, related experience 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 technician sets up, adapts, and maintains wheelchairs and assistive devices under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. They also manage equipment inventory and instruct staff, residents, and families on the proper use of mobility technology.