Support patient rehabilitation through therapeutic activities and effective communication with Island Health patients and residents. This regular part time position works 08:00 to 16:00.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Rehabilitation Assistant works under a treating Staff Therapist’s general direction. You will carry out individual and group therapeutic, recreational, and physical activities. The work helps improve and maintain patients’ and residents’ functional abilities within Island Health’s commitment to safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

- Carry out individual therapeutic activities for patients and residents
- Lead group recreational activities under Staff Therapist direction
- Conduct physical activities supporting functional abilities




- Transport patients and residents to treatment areas
- Report progress observations to the treating Therapist

Requirements:

- Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities
- Physical ability to carry out position duties
- Ability to operate related equipment and organize work

Bring rehabilitation activity delivery, patient transportation, observation reporting, and communication skills to this Island Health assistant position.

📌 Rehabilitation Assistant Patient Activities (Canada)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Canada