Therapy Aide

Position Summary
Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a Therapy Aide looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Rehabilitation Services department.

Under the direction/supervision of the Rehabilitation Therapist and reporting to the Manager of Rehabilitation Services, will assist with therapeutic programs and carry out activities designed to improve/maintain the resident’s level of physical, mental, emotional and social functioning.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Days – 09:00 to 15:30

Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre – Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay Physicians and Staff are part of a community-run project in health care delivery designed to give a team approach to health care. The Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre – Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay opened in 2016. The new facility, which serves a population of 3,000, features a modernized environment for the delivery of public and mental health and addictions programs, and home and community care services. The newly reconfigured hospital layout benefits the delivery of acute and emergency services including:
• 8 Acute Care beds
• 1 labour, delivery and recovery suite
• Designated program space for Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory and Pharmacy
• 8 Long-term Care beds

Daajing Giids is an archipelago of about 250 islands located off the northwest coast of BC. Daajing Giids is the centrally located community at the south end of Graham Island. Known as the Galapagos of British Columbia, the Islands are a rain forest of natural beauty and wildlife. Haida and settler cultures add to the diversity while the mild climate allows for lush vegetation and abundant wildlife. A friendly community with hospital, school and churches set within the beautiful pristine rain forest of the west coast. Check out Daajing Giids

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses Incentive is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page

Qualfications
• Grade 12 Diploma.
• Two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in the health care field.

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to type 50 w.p.m.
• Computer experience is an asset.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.