Posted 2 months ago
Rehabilitation Assistant
@ Island Health
Campbell River, BC · Courtenay, BC
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Rehabilitation Assistant to implement rehabilitation treatment plans and programs under the direction of a therapist such as a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist. The role includes helping monitor and evaluate patient progress, with a shared responsibility for patient safety and quality improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Implement rehabilitation treatment plans and programs
- Assist therapists in monitoring patient progression
- Evaluate patient and resident progress
- Support patient safety and quality improvement
Requirements summary:
- Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program or equivalent
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to deal effectively with others
- Physical ability to carry out duties
- Ability to organize work and operate related equipment
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Trade certificate (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.
Under the direction of a therapist such as a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, and/or Speech Language Pathologist, the Rehabilitation Assistant implements rehabilitation treatment plans and programs, and assists the therapist in monitoring and evaluating patients/residents progression.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
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