Rehabilitation Assistant, OT/PT - Dr. Hogg/Weatherby Pavilions

Detailed Overview

This position supports the Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist by assisting designated patients with assigned rehabilitative activities in an acute care setting. Responsibilities Assists assigned patients with established rehabilitation activities such as mobility and strengthening exercises, walking programs, outpatient pool programs and activities of daily living as directed. Demonstrates to patients the use of prescribed treatment/adaptive devices such as braces, wheelchairs, walkers, and modified eating utensils and personal care items. Instructs general ROM classes as directed. Reports observations of patients'' behaviour and progress to Therapist/Nurse. Communicates concerns and/or changes to patients' condition. Sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for related activities as directed. Cleans and maintains equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff. Maintains work area in a safe and orderly condition. Maintains established inventory of equipment, devices, and materials, and assists in the ordering process following established guidelines. Makes minor repairs to splint straps and other such devices using the sewing machine, and makes temporary shoe raises using the sanding machine as assigned by the Occupational Therapist. Records patients' attendance and workload information statistics following established guidelines. Transports patients to and from rehabilitative treatment area utilizing mechanical aids such as wheelchairs and stretchers. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience 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. 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. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.