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Rehabilitation Assistant - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care ServicesNova Scotia Health Authority • Dartmouth, Nova, CA
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Rehabilitation Assistant - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Rehabilitation Assistant - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority • Dartmouth, Nova, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 224289
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: OPCZ DGH & TA's
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 12-Aug-26

About the Opportunity

The Rehabilitation Assistant works under the direction of the Manager, and supervision of the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist. The Rehabilitation Assistant works as an active member of the patient care team, with individuals, care partners and groups to help educate and promote movement, occupation, and function. Working collaboratively with their team, the Rehabilitation Assistant is responsible for the safe and proficient delivery of activities, interventions, and education that have been assigned by the therapists for patients/clients experiencing limitations in movement and daily function. The Rehabilitation Assistant also checks and cleans equipment, maintains treatment and storage areas and may order necessary supplies.

The successful applicant may be required to provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Graduation from a recognized Community College Rehabilitation Assistant program OR Completion of a recognized combined Occupational Therapy (OTA) and Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) College programs required
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training or requirement to complete training within first three (3) months of employment
  • Previous experience working in inpatient acute care an asset
  • Basic computer skills required
  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology an asset
  • Experience working with varied patient populations considered an asset
  • Knowledge of proper body mechanics required
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to complete assigned work
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members, patients and their care partners
  • Competencies in other languages considered an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

  • Permanent, Full-Time Position; 75 Hours Bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$25.84 - $30.85 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.


What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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