Rehabilitation Assistant

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant for the Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services in Halifax. You will work under therapists to educate and promote movement, function, and daily living activities, and to deliver interventions safely as part of the patient care team.

The role requires a Rehabilitation Assistant program credential or OTA/PTA training, current BCLS, and strong communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• 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 BCLS certification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, proficient delivery of interventions assigned by therapists.
• Support equipment checks, cleaning and storage area maintenance.
• Assist with ordering supplies as needed.
• Collaborate with Rehabilitation Services team to support patient movement, occupation and function.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Teamwork

Organization

Body mechanics

Computers

French (asset)

Education

Community College Rehabilitation Assistant program

Job description

Rehabilitation Assistant - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Req ID: 226260
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ Med/Surg Physiotherapy HI
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 21-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager of the Medical-Surgical and Heart Health department within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio, 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

• 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 BCLS certification
• 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

Hours

• Permanent 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.

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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