What You Will Do

Summary

Whether you’re a recent grad, an internationally educated professional, or an experienced Rehab Assistant, we welcome you to apply. Join Providence Health Care and grow your career while making a meaningful impact. Apply today! 

Providence Health Care is seeking Rehabilitation Assistants to join our acute and long-term care teams. 

As a Rehabilitation Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering therapeutic, recreational, and social activities to support the physical, social, and mental well-being of our patients and residents. Guided by our interdisciplinary Allied Health teams—including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists—you’ll have opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and interdisciplinary learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering group and individual therapeutic activities, such as exercise programs, mobility training, and mental aerobics.

• Supporting patients and residents in achieving their rehabilitation goals.

• Collaborating with therapists to design and implement care plans.

• Maintaining equipment and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for all.

What You Bring

Education

• Grade 12, 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.
• 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.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $30.96 per hour  
• Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees receive a robust medical, dental benefits package, and paid vacation. 
• Work-Life Balance: Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Providence is proud to offer a range of opportunities including full-time, part-time, and casual, with no evenings, limited weekends, and most shifts starting at 8AM and finishing by 4PM.
• Unionized Stability: Enjoy the consistency and security offered by a unionized role.   
• Pension plan: Work towards a comfortable retirement through employer-matched contributions to one of Canada's strongest pension plans! 
• 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:  Contribute to the future of care at the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus, opening in 2027
• Inclusive culture: Thrive in an environment that values diversity, respect, and collaboration.

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Your Day to Day: 

• Plan and deliver engaging group and individual activities (e.g., exercise, ambulation, self-care training, art, and music) in consultation with therapists to meet residents' and patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
• Utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques, including range-of-motion exercises and mental aerobics, to promote overall well-being.
• Demonstrate activity techniques and effectively communicate plans with interdisciplinary team members.
• Promptly report any changes in patient or resident conditions to the designated therapist.
• Plan and conduct group interventions using diverse approaches to address physical, social, cultural, and psychological needs.
• Coordinate, prepare, and supervise patient or resident outings to ensure safety both inside and outside the facility.
• Document observations and client status accurately on charts, flow sheets, or incident reports to support continuous care.
• Maintain and clean equipment, assist with minor adjustments to wheelchairs and walkers, and manage inventory in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Assist in orienting new residents, patients, staff, and volunteers by introducing them to facility programs and activities.
• Fabricate adaptive devices under therapist guidance and contribute to a stimulating, seasonally relevant environment that encourages active participation.

Advance Your Career at Providence Health Care!

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.