Posted 3 months ago
Rehabilitation Assistant
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Rehabilitation Assistant to deliver individual and group therapeutic, recreational and physical activities that help patients and residents maintain function. The role works under a Staff Therapist, supports volunteers, transports patients and reports progress observations to the therapist.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out individual and group therapeutic, recreational and physical activities
- Direct volunteers during activity programs
- Transport patients and residents to treatment or activity areas
- Report observations on patient progress to the Therapist
Requirements summary:
- Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program or equivalent
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Physical ability to carry out the duties
- Ability to operate related equipment
- Ability to organize work and deal with others
- Ability to teach
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Hospital or clinic |
| 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 | 1,247 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff 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.
Reports to the Manager or designate. Under the general direction of the treating Staff Therapist, carries out individual and group therapeutic, recreational, and physical activities to improve and maintain the functional abilities of patients and residents. Performs related functions such as providing direction to volunteers during activity programs, transporting patients and residents to and from treatment or activity area, and reporting observations on progress to Therapist.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to teach.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD438.pdfJournal
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