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JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a patient/client/resident and family centred care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, works under the operational supervision of the Manager and the work direction of a designated therapist, and in cooperation with interdisciplinary team members, to carry out established rehabilitative activities. Responsibilities include demonstrating and teaching activities, adapting devices to enable to maximize potential for independence, providing functional direction to patient/client/resident family organizing activities, accompanying on outings and coordinating portering, and assisting with practicing daily living skills. Reports in writing or using computer relevant observations of patient/client/resident progress and behaviours, provides direction to volunteers, organizes equipment and supplies for activities, ensures a safe work environment, clean equipment and maintains established inventory of supplies. QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Knowledge & AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others effectively. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to organize work. Ability to operate related equipment.Prior to Posting, please contact Comp/Class – Job Description Under Review

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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.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.