Vancouver Coastal Health·Squamish, British Columbia
Provides physical and occupational therapy interventions under the direction of licensed therapists to help clients maximize independence. Responsibilities include modifying care plans, facilitating community transitions, and managing equipment safety.
Within the context of a client and family centred care model, this position functions under the operational supervision of the Manager or Team Leader and the work direction of a licensed designated occupational therapist or physiotherapist to work as a member of the health care team. Provides assigned physical / occupational therapy therapeutic interventions; assists in modification of OT/ PT care plans and facilitates transition to community programs in order to enable clients to maximize potential for independence. Provides functional direction to family, reports relevant observations of client's condition in writing or by utilizing basic computer literacy, manages equipment safety and inventory.
Education & Experience Completion of a recognized Diploma level Rehabilitation Assistant Program with Occupational and Physical therapy components plus one (1) year's recent, related experience working with target population. Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed. Knowledge & AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Computer literacy skillsAbility to work collaboratively with others. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Ability to observe and recognize changes in clientsAbility to analyze and solve problems.Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clientsAbility to motivate clients and to encourage progression through therapeutic goalsDemonstrated ability to provide self-care instruction and educationThe hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. Details At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.
Requires a recognized Diploma level Rehabilitation Assistant Program with OT/PT components and one year of related experience. A valid BC Driver's License and personal vehicle for travel are mandatory.
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