Rehabilitation Assistant (Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy)

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $30.96 / Hr. - CAD $30.96 / Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Rehabilitation Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Rehabilitation Services team at Richmond Hospital in BC.

Located in the mouth of the Fraser River, the city of Richmond offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and rural tranquility. A cosmopolitan population, proximity to all kinds of transportation options, sunny weather and endless riverside walking paths make Richmond a marvelous place to live, work and play.

When you join our multidisciplinary team, you’ll find plenty of ongoing educational opportunities and in-house specialty training to help you advance your career – all that, and an attractive location, just minutes from downtown Vancouver and close to the . border. Apply today to join our team

As a Rehabilitation Assistant with VCH you will :

• Function under the operational supervision of the Program Manager, and the practice supervision of the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Practice Coordinators.
• Work under the direction of designated occupational therapist and physiotherapist, in coordination with the other interdisciplinary team members, to carry out established rehabilitative activities in both occupational therapy (OT) and physiotherapy (PT) scope of practices.
• Receive assignments and implement lower risk interventions related to the clinical aspects of OT / PT care plans.
• Demonstrate and teach activities.
• Adapt devices to enable patients / clients / residents to maximize their potential for independence.
• Provide functional direction to patient / client / residents and family, and assist with practicing daily living skills.
• Report relevant observations of patient / client / resident progress and behaviours.
• Provide direction to volunteers, organize and clean equipment and supplies for activities, and maintain established inventory of supplies.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.