Job Opening

CUPE 1263

Job Title

:

Rehabilitation Assistant (0) RL-REHABZ01 (Rapelje Lodge - Welland, ON)

Job Opening Id

:

45835

# Required

:

1

Business Unit

:

Community Services

Division

:

Long Term Care Homes

Worksite

:

Rapelje Lodge

Standard Hours

:

0.00 / week

Full/Part Time

:

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

:

Regular

Salary Grade

:

15

Salary Range

:

$ 29.96 - $ 30.59

Post Date

:

2026-07-28

Close Date

:

2026-08-03

- Location

Location: Welland, ON

Division

Long Term Care Homes

JOB SUMMARY

Works as part of a team to provide resident-centered care to the residents of the Long-Term Care home. In conjunction with registered therapists, provides resident-focused rehabilitation services as required by the Fixing Long Term Care Act. In collaboration with registered therapists, assists with acquisition, Assistive Devices Program (ADP) applications and maintenance of mobility device and/or adaptive aids. Responsible to implement prescribed treatment plans, document and evaluate residents’ identified therapy needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

- Grade 12 or equivalent
- College diploma from an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) – Required
- Consideration will be given to a completed University degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis on therapeutic techniques and equipment

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

- Minimum 6 months of current experience implementing therapeutic interventions, preferably in a long term care geriatric setting
- Knowledge and experience with dementia care, responsive behaviours preferred
- Knowledge and experience working with seating and mobility devices preferred

SKILLS

- Demonstrated commitment and ability to provide resident-centered care with integrity, dedication, compassion, and respect
- Strong listening, communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills
- Willingness to participate in ongoing learning, development and training (formal and informal)
- Must have an excellent rapport interacting with others and demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with individuals living in long term care with varied needs and abilities.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

- In accordance with the Corporate Policy and applicable Legislation/Regulation(s), the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Record Check and submit a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check, as well as complete any subsequent declaration or check as required by legislation/Act, regulation, and/or policy.
- Compliance with any requirements,



including immunization and screening measures, of the infection prevention and control program as required by applicable legislation/Act, regulation or policy; some measures are only recommendations (not requirements).
- Staff are required to be screened for Tuberculosis in accordance with the applicable legislation/Act.

- Must be physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of the position.
- Must be available to work occasional shift work, including holidays, days, afternoons, and evenings as required
- Must have a good attendance record.

Job Descriptions are developed with collaborative input from residents and their families

Shift Information

Currently scheduled 0 hours All shifts, may be required to work days, evenings and nights including weekends. Part-time employees with standard hours of less than twenty-four (24) hours per week will be scheduled considering their preference outlined in the scheduling software (MyTime) when the schedules are being prepared in accordance with Article 19.02 (a).

The employer will endeavour to ensure that part-time staff are provided with alternate weekends free from work unless they have expressed open availability in the scheduling software (MyTime).

Any open shift that is not filled after considering preferences outlined above, the employer will schedule part-time staff who have not reached their part-time commitment of 24 hours starting with the most senior qualified to perform the work until all shifts are filled.

About Us

Build your career at Niagara Region At Niagara Region, you can build a meaningful career while helping shape a strong, prosperous and inclusive community. Serving a diverse urban and rural population across 12 local municipalities, we deliver high-quality programs and services that make a difference in people’s lives every day.

As an employer of choice, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, wellness supports, learning and development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements where operationally feasible. If you are looking for rewarding work,



a collaborative team environment and the opportunity to contribute to one of Ontario’s most unique and vibrant regions, we invite you to join us at Niagara Region.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

At Niagara Region, we believe in a culture that recognizes and rewards employees who consistently demonstrate character, competence, and high-performing characteristics.

Work/life balance is important to us at the Niagara Region, all employees are assigned to one primary long-term care location but with the opportunity to work in any of our other long-term care facilities which include locations in Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland, St. Catharines, Niagara-on-the Lake, Grimsby, and Niagara Falls.

If you are passionate about making a difference through providing exceptional health and personal care and believe, as we do at the Niagara Region, that our long-term care homes should feel like any home should – warm, welcoming, safe, comfortable and affording our residents the ability to uphold their dignity, enjoyment of life, and quality of life, this position is for you.

To recognize, reward, and support our employees, we offer:

- Competitive wages and salaries
- Competitive benefits packages – including benefits for part-time employees!
- Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS), a Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Access to group home and auto insurance
- Adaptable work arrangements
- Corporate Wellness Centre
- Wellness funds
- Discounted fitness memberships
- Employee and Family Assistance Program services
- Educational funding and subsidies to support current and/or future career opportunities
- A robust mentorship program with longer-term and shorter-term experiences
- Employee Recognition Program and peer-to-peer recognition programs

Closing Statement

Uncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges TODAY! Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application.

We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you require an accommodation for the application process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the alternate formats for contacting us are as follows:

- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (phone hidden) or 1-(phone hidden)
- Bell Relay: 1-(phone hidden)
- In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 – Human Resources Department

📌 Rehabilitation Assistant (0) RL-REH(Rapelje Lodge - Welland, ON)
🏢 Niagara Region
📍 Welland