Salius Rehab Elder Care division continues to grow and we are looking for an amazing Rehabilitation Assistant to join our team and work in residential care. This is a position for 37.5 hours a week for a site in North Vancouver, BC.
This is a unique opportunity where you will be able to
- Work with amazing people every day and make a difference in the last few years of their lives.
- Work with seniors on more than exercises and falls prevention, you get to learn about them and build relationships
- Work alongside talented therapists and enjoy the benefits of one on one mentorship with clinical practice leads who have 10+ years of professional experience
- Work with seniors, learn their stories and experience history
- Set your own pace at work
Key responsibilities include
- Implements a rehabilitation program with the client as directed by the PT and/or OT
- Promotes maximum independence of the client in the care-site
- Basic equipment maintenance
- Completing detailed paperwork to document the client’s progress
- Provide support to PT/OT
- Complete other tasks as requested
- Completes other tasks as requested
Education:
- Completion of a recognized Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Rehabilitation Assistant College Program. Salius Rehab will also consider a university degree in Kinesiology.
- Cantonese/Mandarin speaking considered an asset
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Enjoy interacting with people and working in a fast-paced customer service environment.
- Strong communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent manner.
- Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team.
- Ability to be self-directed and take direction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of personal computers and proficiency with email.
- Commitment to continual learning.
Exciting Perks
- You are a part of a team that takes care of each other, supports each other and has fun outside of work.
- The Salius Team meets regularly for educational sessions and group activities throughout the year.
- Extended Health Benefits for full-time employees (3 months after hiring)!
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Dental care
- Flexible working hours
- Company events & social hours
- On-site parking
- Education reimbursement
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $20.00-$22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)