The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84 - $32.84 / hour We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Fraser

Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner. Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including earning four weeks of vacation in your first year, comprehensive health perks, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care. In accordance with the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Rehabilitation Assistant works under the direction of a professional nurse (Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist in cooperation with the interprofessional care team, and following established care plans and person-centered care.

The Rehabilitation

Assistant implements treatment plans under an assignment of task by PT or OT, or under the direction of nursing, and assists in monitoring patient progress through observation and reporting to appropriate team member. Carries out designated components of the treatment plan related to mobility under the direction of nursing # documents for the health record according to established procedures. # As part of a multidisciplinary team and in consultation with the nurse and/or therapist, provides input into the planning, implementation, modification, and evaluation of the treatment plan. # Performs various tests as assigned by PT or OT such as Berg Balance, Timed Up and Go (TUG), and six-minute walk test.



Records and reports relevant data for interpretation by the therapist. # Prepares and applies therapeutic treatment modalities as assigned by PT or OT such as transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS), neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), hot packs, ice, and wax treatments. # Provides functional skills training to patients and families in activities of daily living, mobility and communication; demonstrates the use of assistive devices as assigned by PT or OT.

Assists with power and manual wheelchair mobility training. # Provides training to patients and families in mobility and demonstrates the use of assistive devices directed by nursing # Assists PT or OT in the fabrication and modifications of splints, seating and exercise devices, mobility and assistive devices. Maintains therapy equipment and supplies by methods such as cleaning equipment and maintaining inventories; Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

About Fraser Health Fraser

Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force.

Fraser

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