Rehabilitation Assistant - Continuing Care

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

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority, Central Zone (Joseph Howe Centre), seeks a Rehabilitation Assistant to support therapists in promoting movement, occupation and function. You will deliver assigned interventions and assist with equipment safety and area maintenance.

The role involves collaboration with the care team, attention to documentation, and contributing to a clean, organized treatment environment. Applicants should have ALS/BLS, and transport access.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or GED required.
• Rehabilitation Assistant Program (OT/PT components).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, families and staff.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Organizational ability to manage changing staffing and caseloads.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills.
• French language skills preferred.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interventions under therapists' supervision.
• Check and clean equipment; maintain treatment and storage areas.
• May order necessary supplies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Body mechanics

Basic computer skills

French (preferred)

Education

Rehabilitation Assistant Program

Grade 12 / GED

Job description

Req ID: 226607
Location: CentralZone,Joseph Howe Centre
Department: CC Continuing Care IADL Program
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 18-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Manager, and under the supervision of therapists, the Rehabilitation Assistant works with individuals, families, and groups to 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 therapists. The Rehabilitation Assistant also checks and cleans equipment, maintains treatment and storage areas, and may order necessary supplies.

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
• Approximately a 12-month assignment

Compensation and Benefits

$25.83 - $30.84 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.