VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 44493CG

JOB TITLE: REHAB ASSISTANT, CPT

STATUS: CASUAL PART TIME

DEPARTMENT: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

LOCATION: MAROTTA FAMILY HOSPITAL, ST. CATHARINES

HOURS OF WORK: AVAILABILITY IS REQUIRED FOR DAYS, AFTERNOONS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS. SHIFTS MAY BE OFFERED IN ADVANCE OR ARISE ON SHORT NOTICE, INCLUDING LAST-MINUTE CALL-INS, BASED ON OPERATIONAL NEEDS

POSTING DATE: 24 SEPTEMBER 2026

CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2026

UNION: SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S INTERNATIONAL UNION-SERVICE

WAGE RANGE: $33.204 TO $34.950 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working to promote excellence, quality patient/client-centered care and high professional standards, the Rehab Assistant works under the direction of the Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist. The Rehab Assistant will be responsible for assisting the provision and delivery of quality services to the program. The objective of the Rehab Assistant is to provide safe and competent care through the application of professional knowledge, the technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Community college diploma from an Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant Program
- One year previous experience working in fast paced, acute care hospital setting preferred
- Applies NH values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
- Demonstrated commitment to patient/client centered care
- Must be able to bend, reach, lift and transfer patients on a frequent basis throughout the day
- Evidence of effective customer service, organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision-making skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within an inter-disciplinary team




- Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Programs
- Must be available for all shifts, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays
- Consistent and regular attendance required

Questions, quoting the job posting number, may be directed to [email protected]

At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and prospect, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.

📌 0000044493 - REHAB ASSISTANT, CPT (St. Catharines)
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📍 St. Catharines