A Career as a Rehabilitation Assistant Can Take You Anywhere
Overview
Salary Range
$40,481 – $46,931
Recommended High School Courses
High School Diploma or equivalent
English 40S or equivalent
Math 40S or equivalent
Biology 40S OR
Chemistry 40S OR Physics 40S
or equivalent
Not all courses are required for all
programs — please inquire with
individual programs for more
information
Rehabilitation assistants are key members of health-care teams that aim to restore, maintain, and enhance a patient or client’s mobility and activity levels.
Rehabilitation assistants work closely with occupational therapists (OTs), physiotherapists (PTs), recreational therapists, and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to support hands-on rehabilitation. This includes tasks such as exercise, range of motion, splinting, equipment maintenance, and functional mobility training.
Role Requirements
- Rehabilitation assistants spend a lot of time on their feet and are often required to bend, stretch, and reach.
- Rehabilitation assistants are frequently required to handle or reposition patients with limited mobility.
- Rehabilitation assistants work in different environments, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.
- Rehabilitation assistants work eight-hour shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends.
Skills and Abilities
Patient with Others
Team Player
Clear Communicator
Empathetic and Compassionate