Salary Range

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84 - $32.84 / hour

Detailed Overview

Under the general supervision of a senior position such as a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse, the Rehabilitation Assistant assists designated residents with assigned rehabilitative activities.

Responsibilities

- Assists assigned residents with established rehabilitative activities such as mobility and strengthening exercises, walking programs and activities of daily living, as directed. Demonstrates to residents the use of prescribed treatment/adaptive devices such as braces, wheelchairs and walkers and modified eating utensils and personal care items, as directed.

- Assists residents in dressing and toilet needs, as required, in preparation for and following rehabilitative treatment. Assists with resident lifting/transfers and positioning as directed.

- Transports residents to and from rehabilitative treatment area utilizing mechanical aids such as wheelchairs and stretchers.





- Reports and charts observations of resident's behaviour and progress to Therapist/Nurse. Communicates concerns and/or changes to resident's 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 established inventory of equipment, devices and materials.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and ExperienceCompletion 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.

📌 Rehabilitation Assistant - Bradley Centre - Chilliwack General Hospital
🏢 Fraser Health
📍 Chilliwack