Rehabilitation Assistant

Rehabilitation Assistant (PV3593)

Job No: PV3593 Location: Nanaimo Employment Status: Casual No. of Vacancies: 1 Closing Date: 12 Dec 2026 MST

Rehabilitation Assistant at Malaspina (Long Term Care) in Nanaimo!

Make a meaningful impact in residents' lives—join our compassionate team today!

• Location: 100 Eleventh Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6R6
• Salary: $31.89/hour

Available Positions

• Casual

Why Work With Us?

• Attractive Pay – Earn $30.96/hour
• Comprehensive Benefits – Includes extended health, dental, and Employee Assistance Program
• Career Growth – Take advantage oftraining, continuing education, and advancement opportunities
• Supportive Environment – Work with a team that values and supports you

Responsibilities - YOUR Role

• Assists residents with established rehabilitative programs, such as task analysis, application and use of special seating, application and use of commonly used assistive devices, joint rotation, and cognitive rehabilitation.
• Positions, sets up and monitors programs such as Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator treatments, enhancement and maintenance of range of motion exercises i.e. passive/active/assisted, stretching routines, enhancement and maintenance of muscle strength and endurance exercise, and ambulation programs where a variety of assistive devices and/or gait patterns are expected.
• Prepares designated modalities for residents such as hot packs, ice packs, electrotherapy and exercise apparatus for treatment as directed by the therapist.
• Transports residents to and from recreation or rehabilitation programs utilizing mechanical aides such as walker, wheelchair and lift.
• Records observations on the care plan and reports observations of resident behavior and progress or lack of progress to the Primary Nurse and Physiotherapist if available.
• Teaches, directs and demonstrates techniques and methods of related activities to residents, care staff and volunteers.
• Operates bus/van/car, as required, to transport residents to a program, as required.

Must Have Qualifications - Are YOU the Right Fit?

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who are eager to make a difference in the lives of others.

• Completion of recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program plus 1 year’s recent, relevant experience working with seniors or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Maintains Current Class 4 BC driver’s license, as applicable to home needs.
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 certification
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Strong communication skills in English

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