Rehabilitation Assistant - Med/Surg/Cancer Care, Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Halifax is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to work with a dynamic patient care team. The successful candidate will have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, a college diploma in a relevant program, and current Basic Cardiac Life Support training. This full-time role offers an hourly wage of $25.84 - $30.85, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Community College Rehabilitation Assistant program required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training or completion within three months.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work as an active member of the patient care team to promote movement and function.
• Responsible for the delivery of activities assigned by therapists.
• Check and clean equipment and maintain treatment areas.

Skills

Graduation from a recognized Community College Rehabilitation Assistant program

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Experience working with varied patient populations

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Competencies in other languages

Education

Graduation from a recognized Community College Rehabilitation Assistant program

Completion of a recognized combined Occupational Therapy (OTA) and Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) College programs

Job description

Req ID: 211834
Location: Central Zone, Dickson Building - QEII
Department: OPCZ Med/Surg/Cancer Care PT
Employment Type: Casual, Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Posting Closing Date: 5-Dec-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community‑based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high‑quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work‑life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to why more people from across the globe are moving here.

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.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology an asset.
• Experience working with varied patient populations considered an asset.
• Previous experience working in inpatient acute care an asset.
• Previous experience working with patients/clients with physical and/or cognitive impairments an asset.
• Previous experience with wheelchair fitting and modifications 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

• Long-Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Approximate 8 month term: subject to change
• This position works shifts over a 7 day per week schedule, including weekends & holidays

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.

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 Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.