Position Summary

Joining us at Royal Inland Hospital, you’ll play a crucial part in carrying out acute care treatment plans and programs to assist Physiotherapists and/or Occupational Therapists in monitoring and evaluating patients/clients’ progression. Operating within a client-centered approach and as an essential member of the Rehabilitation team, you’ll make a substantial contribution to the impact on progression of patient/client needs and their rehabilitation journey.

This is a permanent part-time (0.66 FTE) position with rotating workdays, shift times are 08:00-16:00.

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:

• Financial moving support for eligible positions
• Strong employee benefit package
• Defined Pension Plan
• Mentorship to help orientate, navigate and thrive in your new role
• Focus on diversity and inclusion
• Focus on safety and employee wellness
• Time is best spent in the service of clients


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 Driver’s License as required.

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.