Rehabilitation Assistant | Acute & Long-term care

Position Summary
We are hiring for a Rehabilitation Assistant for casual shifts at the Penticton Regional Hospital and Westview Place long-term care facility. This position may be supporting Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy departments. Casual shifts are 07:30-15:30 and 08:00-16:00 and may be pre-booked in advance or called out at short notice. Casual means that hours are not guaranteed and may vary depending on the needs of the facilities. If you have completed a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant program and enjoy the challenge and variety of acute and long-term care - we encourage you to apply.

What we offer:
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About the position:
Under the clinical direction of a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist, the Rehabilitation Assistant functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team in meeting the needs of the client. The Rehabilitation Assistant carries out rehabilitative treatment plans and programs and assists the therapist in monitoring and evaluating patients/residents’ progression.

About us:
We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

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Qualfications
Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.