Job Description

Close Date

Jun. 19 2023

Location

Royal Jubilee Hospital - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

No travel required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.06 - $30.06

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Aug. 14 2023

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes



In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Manager or designate. Under the general direction of the treating Staff Therapist, carries out individual and group therapeutic, recreational, and physical activities to improve and maintain the functional abilities of patients and residents. Performs related functions such as providing direction to volunteers during activity programs, transporting patients and residents to and from treatment or activity area, and reporting observations on progress to Therapist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to teach.

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Additional information for applicants

Duties: Include administrative duties and group exercise class duties Education & Skill requirements: \xe2\x80\xa2 Teaching skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Communication skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Physically fit (able to demonstrate and perform exercises in class) \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to demonstrate flexibility \xe2\x80\xa2 Creativity skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Organizational skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Reliability \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, & SharePoint \xe2\x80\xa2 Knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, and exercise prescription \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience working with individual\'s with cognitive impairments and decreased mobility is an asset

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Requisition CA

Facilities Subsector

Affiliation/Union

HEU

Island Health