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    "description": "<h2>Salary Details</h2>The salary range for this position is CAD $31.17/Hr. - CAD $32.85/Hr.\n<h2>Job Summary</h2>\n<p><strong>Come work as a Rehabilitation Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), working out of Oak Care Centre as part of the Acquired Brain Injury Transitional Housing program! Apply now to join the team!  </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Within the context of a client and family centred care model, this position functions under the operational supervision of the Manager or Team Leader and the work direction of a licensed designated occupational therapist or physiotherapist to work as a member of the health care team. Provides assigned physical / occupational therapy therapeutic interventions; assists in modification of OT/ PT care plans and facilitates transition to community programs in order to enable clients to maximize potential for independence. Provides functional direction to family, reports relevant observations of client's condition in writing or by utilizing basic computer literacy, manages equipment safety and inventory.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the Acquired Brain Injury Transitional Housing Program</strong></p>\n<p>You will support a regional ABI Transitional Housing Program that has been co-designed in collaboration with specialists from across VCH, including brain injury, rehabilitation, substance use, mental health and safety. This is the first program of its kind in BC - one that provides a healing, client-driven (“meeting the client where they are at” and “nothing about me without me”), transitional location for people after their acute brain injury and hospitalization. As part of an interdisciplinary team in a community program you will care for clients throughout their stay including transitions and outreach to the community. The ABI program also emphasizes a supportive and innovative environment to learn and expand your knowledge and expertise.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>As the Rehab Assistant (OT/PT)  you are passionate about helping those most impacted by the housing and toxic drug supply crises and working within a team-based care environment that emphasizes trauma informed, harm reduction and culturally safe care. Be part of a new program that will provide hope at a critical moment. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Qualifications</h2>\n<p><strong>Education & Experience</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Completion of a recognized Diploma level Rehabilitation Assistant Program with Occupational and Physical therapy components plus one (1) year's recent, related experience working with target population.</li>\n <li>Valid BC Drivers License. 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Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. </p>\n<p><strong>WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?</strong></p>\n<p>VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and \"going first\" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.</p>\n<ul>\n <li>Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan</li>\n <li>Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities</li>\n <li>Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families</li>\n <li>Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers</li>\n <li>Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff</li>\n</ul>\n<p>At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. 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Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.</p>",
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