Rehabilitation Assistant

Close Date Jun. 1 2026 Location Gorge Road Hospital (GRH) - Victoria, BC V9A 1L2 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Gorge Road Hospital Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 8:00-16:00 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $32.84 - $32.84 Paid FTE 1.00 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75.00 Planned Start Date Jun. 15 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Sep. 17 2026 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes 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 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.pdf Additional information for applicants Come join an amazing team on the Arbutus View Unit at Gorge Road Hospital. It is a Long-Term Care Unit with residents who have a variety of conditions. The Rehab Assistant will work with an Occupational Therapist and Recreation Therapist to run exercise and therapeutic leisure programs with residents. There is support for orientation and education. Additional Clauses FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements. Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU