Rehabilitation Assistant
About the job
- Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program or equivalent related healthcare education.
- Previous experience working in Long-Term Care, Assisted Living, or with seniors is required.
- Knowledge of safe body mechanics, transfers, lifts, and mobility equipment.
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Assist in carrying out established treatment programs and therapeutic activities under the direction of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
- Support residents with ambulation, transfers, positioning, restorative exercises, and safe use of mobility and rehabilitation equipment while promoting independence and dignity.
- Set up, clean, and maintain treatment areas and equipment to ensure a safe, organized environment.
- Record resident participation, progress, and observations, and communicate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Transport residents to and from treatment areas and assist with clerical duties including inventory management, equipment tracking, and documentation support.
- Current certification in CPR/First Aid.
- Experience supporting residents with mobility challenges, restorative programs, dementia, and complex care needs.
About the company
Park Place Seniors Living runs retirement residences and care homes for seniors in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. Its communities span independent living, assistance with daily tasks and long-term care for people who need round-the-clock nursing. Long-term care homes also support residents with dementia through secured entrances and continuous monitoring, while retirement residences bundle meals and household services into accommodation fees. Residents pay privately or share care and accommodation costs with provincial health authorities through subsidized placements. Founded in 1993, the company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
1993
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Staff influence extends beyond their home: Park Place includes team members in committees affecting the whole organization.
- Care teams have a calming tool: Park Place music listening stations address agitation associated with cognitive impairment.
- Local teams retain decision-making: Park Place pairs community autonomy with corporate policy and clinical education.
What critics are saying
- Bed allocation limits customer choice: British Columbia subsidized placements use assessments, waiting lists and first-available space.
- Edmonton nursing work is physical: one Park Place practical nurse role requires lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Site leadership combines competing demands: Fort Langley leaders manage budgets, risk programs and collective-agreement compliance.
What makes Park Place Seniors Living unique
- Family ownership shapes control: Park Place remains family owned and operated.
- External review covers nursing homes: all Park Place owned and operated long-term care residences have completed Accreditation Canada accreditation.
- Peer support eases arrivals: Park Place connects incoming residents and families with resident or family Champions.
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