Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84 - $32.84 / hour Job Summary
Join an exceptional team at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) in New Westminster, BC—where your work truly makes a difference.
At RCH, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, life-saving care to patients who need it most, all within a fast-paced, supportive clinical environment.
Located in the heart of New Westminster, you’ll enjoy a vibrant community known for its scenic waterfront views along the Fraser River.
Centrally positioned in Metro Vancouver, the city offers easy access to Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta—making it a convenient and connected place to live and work.
Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including: Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
Maternity Top-Up: Receive top-up during maternity leave.
TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes Additional employee discounts and perks available *Eligibility based on employment status
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.
