Rehabilitation Assistant

Rehabilitation Assistant

Inglewood | West Vancouver, B.C. | Casual

The Opportunity

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. As the Rehabilitation Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting team education and ensuring regular monitoring of equipment and walking aides as directed by the Therapist. Collaborating closely with the Therapist, you'll provide valuable input for developing care plans that prioritize the highest quality of care for our residents. 

Requirements

• Completion of a Rehab Assistant Diploma or Program

• Current First Aid certification

• Preference will be given to candidates with either at least on year of recent related experience, or an equivalent blend of education, training and experience. 

About The Role

As the Rehabilitation Assistant, you'll collaborate closely with our Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists to prioritize tasks and ensure efficient operations. Your responsibilities include managing daily emails and therapy consultations, executing interventions as directed by therapists, and assisting residents with various activities like lifting and positioning. You'll also play a crucial role in observing and reporting any changes in therapeutic programs, maintaining equipment and fostering a culture of safety within the team. Additionally, you'll uphold Baptist Housing values in all interactions and perform any other duties assigned, contributing your strengths to support the team's goals. 

Situated on Taylor Way and Inglewood Avenue, our Inglewood community is just moments down the road from Ambleside Park, Capilano Park and Capilano River Regional Park. 

About You

You thrive in independent work settings, consistently achieving strong individual and team results. You have a deep understanding and practical application of best practices in resident therapy, ensuring high-quality therapy delivery. Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills enable seamless interactions with residents and colleagues. You are proficient in both verbal and written English, adept at problem-solving, and skilled in time management and organization. Your knowledge of aging, cognitive function, and diseases allows you to handle complex medical situations effectively. Your diverse strategies cater to residents with different diagnoses, demonstrating your dedication to personalized rehabilitation

Compensation and Benefits

A collaborative and supportive work culture that fosters growth and success with a total compensation of $36.19 per hour. 

About Us

Baptist Housing provides enhanced living communities and exceptional care to over 2700 seniors in British Columbia. We provide long term care, assisted living, independent living, and home support in our communities in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria. We serve through a culture of caring where we put the wellness of our residents first in a person centred approach. We live out a servant leadership model that collaborates in teams and builds strong relationships while exemplifying Christ-like values.  We're a committed group of people who bring their whole selves to work, and we're also FUN! We take what we do seriously, but not ourselves. We're affiliated with the Fellowship Pacific Baptist churches.

How To Apply

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