Rehabilitation Assistant

Island Health

  • Victoria, BC
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Close DateFeb. 12 2024LocationGorge Road Hospital - Victoria, BC V9A 1L2 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Gorge Road Hospital RehabMulti-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time0900-1600Days OffWeekend/Stats, MondayVacancy TypeTemp PTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$30.06 - $30.06Paid FTE0.53Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS37.5Planned Start DateFeb. 19 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Jan. 1 2025Pending Return of IncumbentYesCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)YesJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reports to the Manager or designate. Under the general direction of the treating Staff Therapist, carries out individual and group therapeutic, recreational, and physical activities to improve and maintain the functional abilities of patients and residents. Performs related functions such as providing direction to volunteers during activity programs, transporting patients and residents to and from treatment or activity area, and reporting observations on progress to Therapist.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceCompletion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Skills And Abilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Ability to organize work.
  • Ability to deal with others effectively.
  • Ability to teach.
Link to Full Job DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsAdditional ClausesFBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements. Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.Requisition CAFacilities SubsectorAffiliation/UnionHEU

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