Rehabilitation Assistant

Close Date

Sep. 14 2026

Location

Gorge Road Hospital (GRH) - Victoria, BC V9A 1L2 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Gorge Road Hospital

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:00-16:00

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$32.84 - $32.84

Paid FTE

1.00

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.00

Planned Start Date

Oct. 5 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Apr. 30 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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

Yes

Job Description

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.

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

• 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.

FBA:
This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.