Posted 2 days ago
Rehabilitation Assistant
@ Island Health
Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a Rehabilitation Assistant to work in an interprofessional team with clients in the community, helping them reach rehabilitation goals and independence. The role provides direct and indirect client care under the direction of Rehabilitation Therapists, following their care plans. Travel is a requirement and may need a personal vehicle.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct and indirect client care under therapist direction
- Follow and discuss changes to rehabilitation care plans
- Help community clients reach rehabilitation goals
- Work within an interprofessional team
- Travel to client sites as assigned
Requirements summary:
- Two-year Rehabilitation Assistant program completion
- Two years recent related experience
- Valid BC driver's licence
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to instruct and observe client changes
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BC driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Rehabilitation Assistant |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,258 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager, the Rehabilitation Assistant works as a member of an interprofessional team assisting clients in the community to achieve their rehabilitation goals and maximize their potential for independence. The Rehabilitation Assistant provides direct and indirect client care under the clinical direction of Rehabilitation Therapists (Occupational, Physical, Speech and Recreation Therapists) following the care plan as determined by the Rehabilitation Therapist(s) and discussing any modifications, changes or progressions to the plan prior to implementation.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Completion of a two year Rehabilitation Assistant Program plus two (2) years recent, related experience; or an equivalent of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's licence.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, their families and other members of the health care team, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to organize and prioritize work
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients and staff
- Ability to instruct
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
- Ability to operate related equipment
- Computer literacy skills
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
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