25 Oct
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Louis Riel School Division
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Canada
25 Oct
Louis Riel School Division
Canada
BULLETIN NUMBER: 606/P/26
DATE POSTED: October 23, 2026
SCHOOL: CLINICAL SERVICES UNIT - Divisional Itinerant Position (multiple locations)
COMMENCING: As soon as can be arranged, to June 30, 2027, unless sooner rescinded
COMPENSATION: Educational Assistant 2 Payband $28.09 to $32.37
Job Summary
A Rehabilitation Assistant is required support students’ safety and wellbeing (physical, social, academic, and behavioral needs);to introduce and reinforce life skills; to assist in delivering individualized programming to develop, maintain or restore physical, psychosocial, cognitive and/or communication skills and to provide supervision and respond to student behavior as needed.This position supports the strategic actions of the Multi-Year Strategic Plan.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Support students to strengthen skills and foster independence through developing, maintaining or restoring physical, psychosocial, cognitive and/or communication skills as directed by a school clinician such as speech/language, occupational and/or physical therapists.
- Plan and assist with established rehabilitative activities, delivered individually or in groups, such as: mobility and strengthening exercises, walking programs, activities of daily living (e.g. lifting, toileting, dressing, feeding, catheterization, etc.), communication, reading or writing practice; home management such as meal planning and preparation; vocational support or leisure activities.
- Encourage, model and support positive student interaction with peers.
- Report observations of students’ performance including response to therapeutic programming to clinical team to assist in planning.
- Demonstrates the use of treatments / adaptive devices such as braces, wheelchairs and walkers and modified eating utensils and personal care items as directed.
- Assist with organization of special devices, technology, materials and teaching aids.
- Including set up, organization, cleaning and maintenance of furnishings and equipment for related activities as directed and report malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff.
- Assist students with mobility (lifting in and out of mobility equipment), entering and leaving the buses and transition from one area to another.
- Assist with a variety of record keeping procedures.
- Act as member of the clinical team and attend team meetings and career development as required.
- Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures and contribute to a safe work environment.
- Act with integrity and diligence in carrying out responsibilities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications (Education and Experience)
- Completion of Rehabilitation Assistant Program or equivalent AND a minimum of two (2) years working with children of all ages; preference will be given to those who have experience working with children with physical,
cognitive and /or behavioural challenges OR an equivalent combination of post-secondary education training and experience.
- First Aid and CPR training completed within the probationary period (90 working days).
- Proficiency in swimming and ability to participate in swim programming may be required.
- Knowledge and experience in supporting physical, social, behavioural, and developmental student needs.
- Knowledge and proficiency using technology to support communication and expression.
- Demonstrated ability to be adaptable and work as a team member.
- Demonstrated ability to explain concepts and issues and develop rapport while maintaining a therapeutic relationship with students, on a one-to-one basis and in group settings.
- Understanding of human development specifically for infancy and early childhood, middle childhood and early adolescence, and adolescence to young adulthood.
- Knowledge of activity analysis.
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety preferred.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret situations accurately and act accordingly.
- A positive outlook with a belief in the ethic of caring and inclusion.
- Ability to meet physical demands of position which may include lifting, transferring or using restraint techniques.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both official languages (English and French) may be required.
Conditions of Employment
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Clear report from the Child Abuse Registry.
- Review and comply with Divisional policies and guidelines.
📌 CLINICAL SERVICES UNIT (Canada)
🏢 Louis Riel School Division
📍 Canada