Job Description

Close Date

Location

Gorge Road Hospital - Victoria, BC V9A 1L2 CA
Royal Jubilee Hospital - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)
Victoria General Hospital - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

No travel required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1557 weekdays, 0730-1530 weekends

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.06 - $30.06

Paid FTE

.8

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

60

Planned Start Date

Feb. 6 2024

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

Great opportunity for a trained RA to work with a supportive team in many areas of acute care practice as this is a float position. The rotation currently covers 1 weekend (Saturday and Sunday) every 7 weeks. Worked days are mainly Mon/Tues and Thurs/Fri with Tuesdays and Thursdays off around the weekend worked.

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