Position Summary
Ponderosa Lodge long-term care home has an immediate Casual Rehabilitation Assistant opening.
Joining us you’ll play a key role in carrying out rehabilitative treatment plans and programs and assisting Occupational Therapists and/or Physiotherapists in monitoring and evaluating patients/clients’ progression.
In this role, a Rehabilitation Assistant:
- Is empowered to operate at the top of their scope.
- Engages patients through consistent therapeutic interventions.
- Drives substantial progress in meeting patient needs and their rehab journey.
- Serves as an integral member of the rehabilitation team.
- Is relied upon as the eyes and ears of the rehab team, ensuring comprehensive care.
What we offer:
We are one of Canada's Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
This is opportunity means hours may vary weekly and shifts may be at short notice. Casual employees receive an additional 13 percent of straight time pay, exclusive of all premiums, in lieu of scheduled vacations and statutory holidays.
About us:
We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.
About this location:
Kamloops is where big skies, rugged landscapes, and city life come together. This vibrant city is an outdoor lover's dream, with skiing at Sun Peaks in winter and hiking, biking, and golf in the warmer months.
The community’s downtown is full of life, from local eateries and unique shops to colorful street art and lively festivals. Whether you want to explore a market, sample local wines or catch a performance, there’s something for everyone in Kamloops
Qualifications
Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid Class 5 Vehicle License if applicable.
Comments
Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.