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Rehabilitation Assistant

Rehabilitation Assistant

Northern HealthQuesnel, British Columbia, Canada
30+ days ago
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Position Summary

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Primary Care department.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and under the clinical direction of the Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist, the Community Rehabilitation Assistant functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team in meeting the needs of the client. The Community Rehabilitation Assistant carries out rehabilitative treatment plans and programs and assists the Therapist in monitoring and evaluating client's progression. The Community Rehabilitation Assistant assists clients / patients or residents with activities of daily living and implements group and individual programs in clients' homes and other community / facility sites.

Primary Care Networks are partnerships between the Divisions of Family Practice representing BC's family physicians, the regional health authorities, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and local community partners, along with other community providers such as nurse practitioners. All partners are working together in their local communities and collectively to redesign B.C.'s primary and community care system so that it works better for patients and health-care providers.

Shift Rotation / Hours of work : Monday to Friday, 08 : 00 to 16 : 00

GR Baker Memorial Hospital is a full care hospital with 27 Acute Care beds, 4 ICU beds and 5 crisis stabilization beds.

Some services provided the hospital :

  • Full Emergency Medical Care
  • Laboratory
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Pharmacy
  • General Surgery
  • Internal Medicine
  • Otolaryngology (ENT)
  • Community Cancer Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Environmental Health
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Visiting specialists in Cardiology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, Urology and Ophthalmology
  • Video conferencing for consultations with specialists or physicians in other areas.
  • Home and Community Care and Home Support

Quesnel Quesnel is a small city with big opportunity. It boasts a vibrant, creative and family friendly lifestyle, rich with culture and community spirit. The city is nestled on the banks of the Quesnel and Fraser rivers, and has a diverse population of 23,000 people. The major industries include forestry, agriculture, mining and tourism. Quesnel offers affordable housing, twelve public schools, one Christian school, and two post-secondary schools. Check out Quesnel for more information on this outdoor playground and its access to a wealth of adventures.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

  • Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health / dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
  • Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
  • Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
  • Employee referral program
  • Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

    • IMPORTANT NOTE :

    As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation :

  • Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
  • Any supporting documents regarding education / qualifications for this position.

    • Examples may include :

  • Program certificates or diplomas
  • High school / college / university transcripts etc.
  • It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

    • Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page

    Qualfications

  • Graduate of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program, plus one (1) years' recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Current valid B.C. Driver's License.

    • Skills and Abilities :

  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, and to understand written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to work independently and with other members of the health care team, clients and their families.
  • Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
  • Ability to perform tasks delegated by a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist or tasks within established programs that encourage client independence, optimize function and improve quality of life.
  • Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
  • Ability to instruct.
  • Home management skills.
  • Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation principles.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Ability to operate related equipment including software applications.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position including walking, stooping, bending, transferring clients.

    • Who we are

    Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

    Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

    There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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