Rehabilitation Assistant

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority invites applications for a Rehabilitation Assistant at St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Under supervision of therapists, you will assist with education, movement and daily function, delivering therapy interventions and supporting the care team.

Require Grade 12 or GED and a Rehabilitation Assistant program, with Basic Life Support. Strong communication, teamwork and organization are essential; French preferred and travel access is expected.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or GED.
• Rehabilitation Assistant Program (which includes both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy components).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Ability to communicate well with both patients and their families and staff.
• Good interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively with team members.
• Organizational ability to complete assigned work and manage changing staffing and caseload levels.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed interventions under therapists' supervision and guidance.
• Educate patients, families and groups to promote movement, occupation and function.
• Check and clean equipment; maintain treatment and storage areas; order supplies as needed.
• Provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio as required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Body mechanics

Basic computer skills

French (basic)

Education

Grade 12 or GED

Rehabilitation Assistant Program (OT/PT components)

Job description

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Req ID: 226561
Location: EasternZone,St. Martha's Regional Hospital
Department: OPEZ Occuptional Therapy SMRH
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 16-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Manager, and under the supervision of therapists, the Rehabilitation Assistant, as an active member of the patient care team, works with individuals, families 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 interventions that have been assigned by the therapists for patients coping with 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:

• Grade 12 or GED
• Rehabilitation Assistant Program (which includes both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy components)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Ability to communicate well with both patients and their families and staff
• Good interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively with team members
• Organizational ability to complete assigned work and manage changing staffing and caseload levels
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics
• Demonstrate basic computer skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Access to reliable transportation

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

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

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 unitposition. 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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