REHABILITATION SPECIALIST II, FULL-TIME
POSTING NUMBER: 2024-10
POSTING DATE: March 8, 2024
POSTING CLOSING DATE: until filled
Strathcona Regional District has an opening for a full-time Rehabilitation Specialist II for the Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex. Reporting to the Manager, Aquatics and Fitness and working under the direction of the Rehabilitation and Fitness Coordinator, the Rehabilitation Specialist II is responsible for organizing and leading aquatic and dryland therapy and rehabilitation sessions with clients referred from ICBC, WorkSafe BC, physicians and physiotherapists; in one on one and group situations. Successful applicants must show demonstrated knowledge and training in Cardiac Rehabilitation programs. The Rehabilitation Specialist II is also responsible for teaching adaptive fitn
ess programs, personal weight training sessions, wellness workshops and courses, and completing fitness testing. The current rate of pay for this position is $30.50 per hour. Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal record check with a vulnerable sector search and become a member of the United Steelworkers, Local 1- 1937.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Four-year degree in kinesiology, physiotherapy, rehabilitation or two-year diploma in kinesiology, rehabilitation or athletic therapy when combined with fitness and rehabilitation certifications and ongoing professional development in rehabilitation therapy.
- Minimum of two years of related experience in aquatic and dryland rehabilitation therapy
- Experience writing reports in a clinical
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENCES & MEMBERSHIPS
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Licence, Certificate or Experience |
Level Two |
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Standard First Aid |
Required |
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CPR Level C with AED (current within the year) |
Required |
| BCRPA OR CALA Aquatic Fitness certificate (or equivalent) |
Required * |
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Specialized training in cardiac rehabilitation |
Required |
| Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology certificate (or equivalent) |
CEP Required |
| Membership in BC Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK) |
Current membership required prior to completion of probation |
*CANDIDATES WHO MEET QUALIFICATIONS BUT DO NOT HAVE A CURRENT AQUATIC FITNESS CERTIFICATE AND ARE WILLING TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF PROBATION ARE WELCOME TO APPLY.
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HOW TO APPLY:
Please forward your cover letter, resume and copies of the required licences and certifications to hr@srd.ca quoting “Posting 2024-10, Rehabilitation Specialist II, Full-Time Position” in the subject line of your application.