Rehabilitation Assistant - HI Med/Surg/Heart Health - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant for a permanent full-time position in Halifax. This role involves working under the direction of therapists to deliver patient care interventions and maintain treatment areas. The ideal candidate will have a college diploma and good communication skills.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Community College Rehabilitation Assistant program OR completion of recognized OTA and PTA College programs required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLSC).
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics required.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the patient care team to deliver interventions.
• Check and clean equipment, maintain treatment and storage areas.
• May order necessary supplies as required.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate well

Organizational ability

Knowledge of proper body mechanics

Basic computer skills

Competencies in other languages

Education

Graduation from a recognized Community College Rehabilitation Assistant program

Completion of recognized OTA and PTA College programs

Job description

Job Information

Req ID: 211797

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department: OPCZ Med/Surg Physiotherapy HI

Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT(100%) x 2

Union: NSGEU

Posting Closing Date: 7-Nov-25

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Program 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

• 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
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLSC)
• 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

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

Hours

• Permanent Full Time; 75 Hours Bi-weekly
• Requires work over a 7-day per week schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Compensation and Benefits

$25.84 - $30.09 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.

Application Process

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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.