Position Summary
At Macdonald’s Home Health Care, the Junior Seating & Mobility Consultant (Co-Op Student) will gain hands-on experience supporting our Sales Team, clients, and healthcare professionals in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This position is ideal for a Kinesiology student interested in mobility, rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, or healthcare systems, and looking to gain practical experience in a professional healthcare environment.
During the Co‑Op term (4 or 8 months), the student will work closely with an experienced Seating & Mobility Consultant, gaining comprehensive exposure to both clinical and operational aspects of mobility and accessibility services. Learning opportunities include:
Clinical & Mobility Knowledge
- Hands‑on exposure to a wide range of mobility equipment, including manual and power wheelchairs, seating systems, and adaptive devices.
- Understanding functional mobility considerations and foundational seating principles such as posture, pressure management, and ergonomic positioning.
- Observing how kinesiology principles are applied in real‑world rehabilitation and assistive technology contexts.
Sales & Funding Processes
- Learning how mobility equipment is prescribed, justified, and funded within the BC healthcare system, including interactions with third‑party funders, government programs, and private pay clients.
- Gaining insight into how quotes, product selections, and clinical recommendations intersect with funding criteria and client needs.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Exposure to collaborative workflows involving clinicians (OTs and PTs), technicians, sales consultants, and administrative staff.
- Understanding how clinical recommendations translate into equipment setup, modifications, and delivery.
Client Interaction & Communication
- Developing professional communication skills through interactions with clients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
- Learning how to gather client information, interpret functional needs, and communicate clearly across departments.
Operational & Technical Insight
- Observing equipment assembly processes and working directly with service technicians to understand how mobility devices are configured, adjusted, and maintained.
- Gaining experience with CRM or inventory systems, lead management tools, and internal workflow processes used to track orders and approvals.
Professional Development
- Participation in team meetings to learn about case discussions, product updates, and workflow improvements.
- Building practical workplace skills such as prioritization, organization, documentation accuracy, and cross‑functional communication.
- Exposure to the broader role of kinesiology within healthcare organizations, including how knowledge of biomechanics, human movement, and ergonomics supports mobility‑focused programs.
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Kinesiology Co-Op or internship program
- Strong interest in mobility, rehabilitation, ergonomics, or assistive technology
- Microsoft Office knowledge, computer software, and internet proficiency
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Team-oriented and dependable with a strong work ethic
- Highly organized and detail-oriented