Rehabilitation Assistant

Close Date Location Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) CDH Rehabilitation Services Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time As required Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $31.89 - $31.89 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Apr. 6 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Vancouver Island Health Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, performs established rehabilitation activities/performs a variety of clerical duties, attends to department supplies and equipment

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. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1371.pdf Additional information for applicants Find your place among a close-knit team in the Cowichan Valley. Our Rehabilitation team offers a supportive and collaborative environment with a strong focus on clinical education and professional development. Team members practice across a variety of departments, including medical/surgical, ICU, emergency, and rehabilitation, with opportunities to shadow community therapists. Currently under construction on the unceded traditional territory of the Quw’utsun People (Cowichan Tribes), the new Quw'utsun Valley Hospital is a testament to the deep partnerships and respectful collaboration that make the Cowichan Valley an exceptional place to live, work and learn. Slated to open in 2027, the state-of-the-art facility will be three times the size of the current hospital, with capacity for 204 beds. It will be British Columbia's first fully electric hospital, built to LEED Gold standards for environmental sustainability. Designed with input from staff, patients, and Indigenous partners, the new hospital will offer an improved patient experience and promote provider wellness while maintaining a strong connection to the natural surroundings through thoughtful, healing design. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU