Rehabilitation Assistant

Location: STR - Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital

Rehabilitation Assistant

Western Zone - STR Physiotherapy

Temporary Full-time Until 01 September 2026, With Possibility of Extension

CUPE-HS

85370DIF

Hours : 75 Hours (8 hours; Days)

Salary : CGCU28 (CAD26.92 - CAD29.80 per hour)

Competition Number : VAC0021673

Posted Date : 2026-03-05

Closing Date : Open until filled.

The Rehabilitation Assistant reports to the Manager of Patient Services with NL Health Services and provides physiotherapist support and occupational therapist support in the treatment of residents, patients, and clients.

Under the clinical direction and supervision of Clinical Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy services will focus on assisting patients/residents/clients to reach functional goals; this may involve carrying out assigned exercise programs, individual/caregiver education and plans of care related to range of motion, strengthening, balance and mobility. Under the direction of the Physiotherapist, the Rehabilitation Assistant will be responsible for tracking assistive mobility equipment and patient/resident/client follow-up as assigned.

Under the clinical direction and supervision of Clinical Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy services will focus on enhancing patients/residents/clients’ participation to meet occupational goals; this may involve self care, individual/caregiver education, and community participation. Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, the Rehabilitation Assistant will be responsible for patient/client/resident care follow up, assistive device provision, care, and training; maintaining equipment and adaptive aid inventories; and ordering equipment/supplies.

The Rehabilitation Assistant?will carry out individual and group interventions with patient/resident/clients as directed by the Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapists. Other assigned tasks from Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists may be required.

The Rehabilitation Assistant will be responsible to precept Rehabilitation and OTA/PTA students and offer other clinical education experience to students within NL Health Services.

This Rehabilitation Assistant maintains accountability to the Regional Professional Practice Consultants for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy for professional integrity and practice issues.

Job Demands:

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

Regularly lifts or moves objects less than 10 lbs., up to 25 lbs. and lifts and moves patients, limbs (or may utilize a mechanical lift) for exercises. Regularly, there is a requirement to physically handle materials for the set up and running of activities. Regularly required to stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally required to drive to clients’ homes or community buildings to assist with therapy or to facilitate activities. Regularly a variety of body postures including working in awkward or cramped positions, bending, kneeling and stretching and sometimes strength and endurance is required. Occasionally operates machinery, equipment, and hand tools that require controlled fine finger work and precision.

Visual and Auditory concentration is required.

Job Qualifications:

Successful completion of an approved/recognized Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist Assistant program OR a Rehabilitation Assistant Program is required. *

Demonstrated ability to follow ethical guidelines, function within scope of practice responsibilities, and comply with legal requirements.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others to meet patient goals and overall delivery of physiotherapy and occupational therapy services.

Demonstrated ability to utilize clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

A satisfactory record of work performance is required.