St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton·Hamilton, Ontario
The Rehabilitation Assistant supports registered therapists by administering treatment programs, assisting with patient mobility, and performing ADL retraining. They also manage workload statistics, maintain therapy equipment, and provide clerical assistance as needed.
Job Number: JR01772 Department: Physiotherapy Services This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), Satellite Health Facility (Hamilton Downtown) Job Type: Regular, Part time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months
Number of positions: 1 Union: CUPE Local 786
$37.3 - $38.78 Schedule Work Days: Holidays, Monday to Friday, Occasional Weekends Time of Day: Days Shift: Hours - 4, Hours - 7.5 Shift Start: (If applicable) AM 08:00 Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-08-20
Closing Date: 2026-08-27
St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process (recruit@stjoes.ca).
Candidates must hold a 2-year diploma from an accredited PTA/OTA program and possess relevant certification from the CPO and COTO. A minimum of three to six months of clinical experience is required, along with CPR certification and the physical ability to perform patient transfers.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.