Are you looking for a role where your energy and empathy directly improve the lives of others? As a Rehab Assistant at Providence Health Care, you’ll be the bridge between clinical therapy and daily joy—leading therapeutic activities, fabricating adaptive devices, and ensuring our residents stay connected to their community through safe, guided outings. Join a compassionate team dedicated to fostering a stimulating and inviting environment where every patient feels seen, supported, and empowered.

Reporting to the Operations Leader and receiving work direction from an Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist

• Transports residents/patients to and from therapeutic outings by operating a passenger vehicl
• Prepares and carries out therapeutic, recreational and social activities designed to stimulate client's physical, social and mental needs
• Assists the Therapist with equipment maintenance and the fabrication of adaptive devices as appropriate.

Education

• Grade 12, completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid class 4 motor vehicle licence.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively including patients/residents, families, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to teach, demonstrate, and instruct.
• Ability to organize work. Ability to operate related equipment.

• Competitive salary: $31.89 per hour 

• Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees receive a robust medical, dental benefits package, and paid vacation. 

• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of patients, including many from marginalized communities.  

• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. 

   

• State-of-the-art facilities:  The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027

   

• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

   

   

Your Day to Day: 

• Prepares and carries out patient/resident therapeutic outings.

• Transports patients/residents by operating a passenger vehicle.

• Ensures the safety and well being of residents and/or patients inside and outside the facility.

• Positions and secures wheelchairs on the passenger vehicle by operating a wheelchair lift.

• Maintains passenger vehicle by performing routine inspection, cleaning and maintenance, identifying needed repairs and arranging servicing.

• In consultation with Therapist(s), prepares and carries out group and individual activities to meet the residents?/patients? physical, cognitive and psycho-social needs.

• Activities may include: exercise, ambulation, crutch walking, range of motion (ROM), self-care training, reminiscing, current events, mental aerobics, art or music activities, basic relaxation groups, and other therapeutic or recreational activities.

• Demonstrates and instructs the techniques of related activities and communicates activity plans with other disciplines.

• Reports back to the Therapist any changes in patients?/residents? condition.

• In consultation with a therapist(s) plans and conducts group interventions using a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet residents? and/or patients? physical, social, cultural and psychological needs.

• Documents first-hand observations regarding clients' status by recording observations on chart records, flow sheet forms and/or incident reports as required.

• Reports observations concerning residents?/patients? status to designated therapist or appropriate team member.

• Cleans and maintains equipment and reports malfunctioning equipment or equipment needs to designated therapist.

• Assists the designated therapist in maintaining manual wheelchairs, walkers and accessories by carrying out minor adjustments and identifying and reporting operational problems.

• Maintains established inventory lists, levels of supplies and equipment and replaces stock in accordance with departmental procedures.

• Assists with the orientation of new residents or patients and their families to the unit by introducing them to the facility and the programs as required.

• Assists with the orientation of staff, students and volunteers as required.

• Provides direction to volunteers during activity programs, and demonstrates related techniques as required.

• Fabricates adaptive devices under the direction of the designated therapist by cutting out material, sewing items, assembling parts and/or making alterations as required.

• Assists in fostering a pleasant, stimulating and inviting environment, through encouraging resident/client participation and activity, such as providing seasonally relevant activities.

• Records workload statistics as required.

• May participate in staff meetings, team conferences, in-service education programs and presentations, and attends related courses.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.