Work Area (FBA Only) Royal Jubilee Hospital - Mental Health Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0900-1330 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $30.06 - $30.06 Paid FTE 0.58 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 43.5 Planned Start Date Oct. 30 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 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.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And ExperienceCompletion 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. Link to Full Job Descriptionhttps://jd.viha.ca/JD438.pdf
Additional information for applicants This position works within Adult Mental Health and Substance Use acute care at Royal Jubilee Hospital. 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