Log in Sign up free
Apply now

Posted 7 days ago

Rehabilitation assistant, ot/pt - dr. hogg/weatherby pavilions - peace arch hospital

@ Fraser Health Authority

View all jobs Website

White Rock, British Columbia

$32.84/hr
Apply now
SIGNALS

Overview

Fraser Health Authority is hiring a casual Rehabilitation Assistant for Physiotherapy at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, B.C. The role assists the Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with patients' rehabilitation activities in an acute care setting. The posting lists a rate of $32.84 per hour and four weeks of first-year vacation among its benefits.

Pay:

$32.84 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Assist patients with mobility, strengthening and walking programs
  • Demonstrate use of braces, wheelchairs, walkers and adaptive devices
  • Report patient progress and condition changes to therapist or nurse
  • Maintain equipment, work area and inventory
  • Transport patients using wheelchairs and stretchers

Requirements summary:

  • Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant program or equivalent
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties
  • Ability to organize work and operate related equipment

Tools & skills

wheelchairwalkerstretchersewing machinesanding machinebracesadaptive devices

Benefits mentioned

Retirement planParental leave
Source and dates

Job-board feed · jobillico

Employer posting date
2026-10-30
First seen by our source
2026-10-12
Source record updated
2026-11-02

These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.

Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Fields of studyRehabilitation Assistant
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan

Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.

Apply now

Fraser Health Authority

Saved company profile

Historical company information from a saved The Jobs API profile (LinkedIn/Crunchbase fields). It is not live-verified; figures may have changed. Missing values remain unknown.

Full company description

The ❤️ of health care from Burnaby to Boston Bar on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to 32 First Nations within the territories of the Fraser Salish region.

LinkedIn followers
92,159
People associated on LinkedIn
15,792
Reported office locations
  • 13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 0H1, CA
  • 32900 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 0C2, CA
  • 3935 Kindcaid Street, Burnaby, BC V5G 2X6, CA
  • 45600 Menholm Road, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1P7, CA
  • 5800 Mountain View Boulevard, Delta, BC V4K 3V6, CA
  • 475 Guildford Way, Port Moody, British Columbia V3H 3W9, CA
  • 1275 7th Ave, Hope, British Columbia V0X 1L4, CA
  • 9750 140th St, Surrey, British Columbia V3R 3G2, CA
  • 22051 Fraser Hwy, Langley, British Columbia V3A 4H4, CA
  • 11666 Laity St, Maple Ridge, British Columbia V2X 5A3, CA
  • 7324 Hurd St, Mission, British Columbia V2V 3H5, CA
  • 15521 Russell Ave, White Rock, British Columbia V4B 2R4, CA
  • 330 E Columbia St, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 3W7, CA
  • 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia V3V 1Z2, CA
Business categories
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Hospital
  • Health Care
  • Mental Health
Other recorded names
  • Fraser Health
  • Fraser Health Authority
Specialties
  • public health care
  • acute and community
  • mental health and substance use
  • home and community care
  • residential care
  • surgery
  • emergency care and trauma
  • labour and delivery
  • NICU
  • and environmental health
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
24,030

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

View all jobs Website

The ❤️ of health care from Burnaby to Boston Bar on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to 32 First Nations within the territories of the Fraser Salish region.

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersSurrey, BC
Organization typeGovernment Agency
Year founded2001
Specialtiespublic health careacute and communitymental health and substance usehome and community careresidential caresurgeryemergency care and traumalabour and deliveryNICUand environmental health
Open jobs on Jobsy4,063
LinkedInView page
Job description
Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84 - $32.84 / hour
Job Summary

We are currently hiring for a Casual Rehabilitation Assistant, OT/PT to join our Physiotherapy team at Peace Arch Hospital located in White Rock B.C.

Connect with us!

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to:

  • Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year
  • Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
  • Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
  • 87% maternity top-up
  • 50% subsidy on TransLink passes

*Eligibility based on employment status

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Connect with us on our Careers social channels where you’ll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members! You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor.

Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X


Detailed Overview

This position supports the Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist by assisting designated patients with assigned rehabilitative activities in an acute care setting.
Responsibilities

  • Assists assigned patients with established rehabilitation activities such as mobility and strengthening exercises, walking programs, outpatient pool programs and activities of daily living as directed. Demonstrates to patients the use of prescribed treatment/adaptive devices such as braces, wheelchairs, walkers, and modified eating utensils and personal care items. Instructs general ROM classes as directed.
  • Reports observations of patients'' behaviour and progress to Therapist/Nurse. Communicates concerns and/or changes to patients' condition.
  • Sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for related activities as directed. Cleans and maintains equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff. Maintains work area in a safe and orderly condition.
  • Maintains established inventory of equipment, devices, and materials, and assists in the ordering process following established guidelines.
  • Makes minor repairs to splint straps and other such devices using the sewing machine, and makes temporary shoe raises using the sanding machine as assigned by the Occupational Therapist.
  • Records patients' attendance and workload information statistics following established guidelines.
  • Transports patients to and from rehabilitative treatment area utilizing mechanical aids such as wheelchairs and stretchers.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

    • Qualifications

    Education 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.

    About Fraser Health

    Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

    People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

    We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

    Together, we are the heart of health care.

    Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor

    Protect yourself from recruitment and employment scams.

    We are aware of suspected fraudulent recruitment activity involving individuals impersonating Fraser Health recruiters or representatives. Fraser Health will never ask candidates or jobseekers for money, fees, gift cards or equipment purchases at any stage of the recruitment process.

    Similar jobs

    • Rehabilitation Assistant

      Nanaimo, BC

      Lifemark Health Group: A proudly Canadian healthcare company providing diversified healthcare services across the country

      Candidates need a PTA/OTA diploma or a degree in kinesiology or a similar healthcare field. Experience in long-term care is an asset, along with a valid Vulnerable Sector check within 6 months and proof of TB (2-Step Mantoux) clearance.

      Modalities equipment (heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS), Proprietary web-based treatment record system

    • Rehabilitation Assistant

      Duncan, BC
      Per diem

      Island Health

      Island Health requires completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program or equivalent education and experience. Candidates need clear verbal and written communication, good working relationships, physical ability for the duties, and the skill to organize work and operate related equipment.

      rehabilitation equipment, department equipment

    • Rehabilitation Assistant – Nursing, OT, PT - Surrey Memorial Hospital

      Surrey, BC
      $32.84/hr

      Fraser Health Authority

      Candidates need completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant program or an equivalent mix of education, training and experience. They must communicate well verbally and in writing, work well with others, be physically able to do the job, organize their work and operate related equipment.

      wheelchair, TENS unit, NMES unit, hot packs, assistive devices

      Rehabilitation Assistant – Nursing, OT, PT

      Chilliwack, BC
      $32.84/hr

      Fraser Health Authority

      Candidates need completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant program or an equivalent mix of education, training and experience. Fraser Health also asks for good verbal and written communication, the ability to work well with others, organizing skills and the physical ability to do the job.

      wheelchair, TENS unit, NMES unit, hot packs, ice packs, assistive devices

      Rehabilitation assistant – nursing, ot, pt

      Chilliwack, BC
      $32.84/hr

      Fraser Health Authority

      Candidates need completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant program or an equivalent mix of education, training and experience. They must communicate well verbally and in writing, work well with others, organize their work, operate related equipment and meet the physical demands of the role.

      wheelchair, TENS unit, NMES unit, hot packs, assistive devices

      Rehabilitation assistant, tertiary adult rehabilitation program

      Chilliwack, BC
      $32.84/hr

      Fraser Health Authority

      Candidates need completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant program or equivalent experience, a valid Class 5 BC driver's licence with access to a personal vehicle, and Food Safe Level 1. Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills are also needed.

      Passenger vehicle

    • Rehabilitation Assistant (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy)

      Vancouver, BC
      $31.17–$32.85/hrTemporary

      Vancouver Coastal Health

      1+ YOEVancouver Coastal Health needs a rehabilitation assistant diploma with occupational and physical therapy components, plus one year of recent related work with the target population. Candidates need a valid BC driver's licence, good verbal and written communication, basic computer skills, and the physical ability to do the job.

      Rehabilitation equipment

    • Rehabilitation Assistant, Occupational Therapy Acute Rehab - BC Children’s Hospital & Sunny Hill Health Centre

      Vancouver, BC
      $32.84/hrTemporary, Full Time

      PHSA - Provincial Health Services Authority

      Candidates need completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant program or equivalent training and experience, plus strong verbal and written communication. The posting also requires knowledge of settler colonialism, Indigenous health and anti-racism, including the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the BC Declaration Act.

      Assistive and treatment devices, Therapy equipment

    Locations & environments

    Locations

    All of CanadaRemote · Hybrid · On-site · Field

    Pro tip: add remote jobs to widen your search.

    Exclude locations

    Workplace type

    Company jobs in these results

    These are this company’s jobs loaded in your current search. The company may have more openings.