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365 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)
CA$31.64/hr · p10p90 · CA$44.85/hr
this role: CA$32.84/hrmedian CA$41.42/hr
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 75 posted nursing roles in Abbotsford, British Columbia rates. This role sits in the 12th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 21% below the Abbotsford, British Columbia median for nursing roles.
The Rehabilitation Assistant implements treatment plans under the direction of nurses, physiotherapists, or occupational therapists to support patient mobility and daily living activities. They also monitor patient progress, document functional changes, and maintain therapy equipment within a multidisciplinary team.
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84 - $32.84 / hour Job Summary
Come work with us!
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.
Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.
Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including earning four weeks of vacation in your first year, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.
Detailed Overview
In accordance with the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Rehabilitation Assistant works under the direction of a professional nurse (Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist in cooperation with the interprofessional care team, and following established care plans and person-centered care. The Rehabilitation Assistant implements treatment plans under an assignment of task by PT or OT, or under the direction of nursing, and assists in monitoring patient progress through observation and reporting to appropriate team member.
Responsibilities
Carries out designated components of a rehabilitative treatment plan under an assignment of task by a physiotherapist or occupational therapist, such as activities of daily living, mobility, and strengthening and balancing exercises.
Carries out designated components of the treatment plan related to mobility under the direction of nursing Observes and reports to appropriate team member cognitive and functional changes in patient ability or behaviour that may warrant a progression or regression of the treatment plan; progresses treatment plan within the parameters established by the nurse or therapist; documents for the health record according to established procedures.
As part of a multidisciplinary team and in consultation with the nurse and/or therapist, provides input into the planning, implementation, modification, and evaluation of the treatment plan.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed a Rehabilitation Assistant Program or possess an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Strong communication skills and the physical ability to perform the duties of the position are required.
professional certificate
Documentation
Communication
Rehabilitation
Equipment maintenance
Activities of daily living
Patient care
Interprofessional collaboration
Therapeutic modalities
Occupational therapy assistance
Patient observation
Mobility training
Physical therapy assistance
Assistive devices
Functional skills training
Benefits
Pension plan
Comprehensive health benefits
Four weeks of vacation
Posting details
Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
CA$33 - CA$33/hr
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Posted
Aug 25, 2026
Closes
Aug 25, 2027
Application
Employer website
Performs various tests as assigned by PT or OT such as Berg Balance, Timed Up and Go (TUG), and six-minute walk test.
Records and reports relevant data for interpretation by the therapist.
Prepares and applies therapeutic treatment modalities as assigned by PT or OT such as transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS), neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), hot packs, ice, and wax treatments.
Provides functional skills training to patients and families in activities of daily living, mobility and communication; demonstrates the use of assistive devices as assigned by PT or OT.
Assists with power and manual wheelchair mobility training.
Provides training to patients and families in mobility and demonstrates the use of assistive devices directed by nursing Assists PT or OT in the fabrication and modifications of splints, seating and exercise devices, mobility and assistive devices.
Sets up and adapts equipment such as changing wheelchair backs and adjusting wheelchair height.
Maintains therapy equipment and supplies by methods such as cleaning equipment and maintaining inventories; provides input regarding purchase of new equipment and supplies, general maintenance and repair of equipment.
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.
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Market context
BC nursing roles remain in steady demand
In British Columbia, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community care, and specialty units, with competition often strongest for positions that require recent clinical experience or post-basic education. Candidates with current BCCNM RN registration, Basic Life Support (Level C) where required, and experience aligned to the unit usually stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then match your resume to the specific unit skills and recent experience listed.
