Community Rehabilitation Assistant

Position Summary
Penticton Health Centre has an immediate permanent, part-time (0.82 FTE) Community Rehabilitation Assistant opening in their team. This position works Tuesday to Friday from 08:30-16:30 and has weekends, Mondays and Stat holidays off. The position is assigned to Penticton and Summerland, with occasional work in Keremeos, therefore a valid BC drivers Licence and vehicle is a requirement of the position.

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today!

What we offer:

We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Generous relocation assistance
• Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid insurance, health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Education and development opportunities

About us:

We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

About the position:

Community Rehabilitation Assistants play a pivotal role within our interdisciplinary team, implementing our established Home Health and Community Care Rehabilitation Programs. Operating within a client-centered framework, you’ll be responsible supporting adults with a variety of physical disabilities, assisting with activities of daily living, and implementing group and individual programs in clients’ homes and in community sites. Your duties are intended to allow clients to maximize their functional ability, remain at home and engage in meaningful activity.

About this location

Penticton has one of the best year-round climates in Canada, where you can enjoy two beautiful lakes, acres of parks, and wilderness trails on the local mountains. Penticton’s population is approximately 33,000 and offers small town charm with bigger city amenities. Live work and play where others only vacation!

Qualfications
Graduate of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program, plus one year’s recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current valid BC Driver’s License.

As part of your application, please attach your:
• Current resume
• Rehabilitation Assistant diploma
• Current valid BC Driver’s License