Rehabilitation Assistant - Prince George, Canada - Northern Health

Northern Health

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Prince George, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Position Summary:

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Rehabilitation Services department.
In accordance with the vision and values of the organization and under the clinical direction of a Physiotherapist (PT), Occupational Therapist(OT), Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), or Recreation Therapist (RT), the Rehabilitation Assistant functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team in meeting the needs of the client, and supporting the operations of the service/program. The Rehabilitation Assistant carries out rehabilitative treatment plans and programs, and assists with monitoring patients'/residents' progression under the supervision of, and as assigned by, the responsible therapist or appropriate designate. Under the general direction of the supervising manager, the Rehabilitation Assistant also supports the operational and technical functions of the department, service, or program.

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Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00
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University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest Acute Care facility within the Northern Health region, and a hub for specialized health services.

It's also a teaching hospital:

Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
Hosts residents in UBC's Family Practice Residency Program
Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.

UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:

Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
Stateoftheart maternalchild care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
MRI unit

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

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Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia

Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit.
Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

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What Northern Health has to offer you

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for parttime and fulltime employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
Employee referral program
Employerpaid training and leadership development opportunities
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC

- "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Proof of COVID19 vaccination
Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position

Examples may include:

Program certificates or diplomas
High school/college/university transcripts etc.
It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Qualifications:

Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid B.C. Driver's License as required.

Skills and Abilities: