Rehabilitation Assistant - Mobility Team, Provincial Mobilization

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Kentville; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in the Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital, is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Mobility Team. You will work under therapists to support movement, occupation, and function, delivering interventions and ensuring safety within the patient care team.

The role requires Grade 12, completion of the Rehabilitation Assistant Program, BLS, strong communication, and teamwork.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists with delivery of interventions.
• Educate patients and families to promote movement, occupation and function.
• Check and clean equipment; maintain treatment and storage areas; order supplies as needed.
• Collaborate with care team to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Body mechanics

Computer skills

French (preferred)

Education

Grade 12 or GED

Rehabilitation Assistant Program

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

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Rehabilitation Assistant - Mobility Team, Provincial Mobilization

Req ID: 225727
Location: WesternZone,Valley Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ Strat-Provincial Mobilization VRH
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: CUPE HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 7-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services 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.

About You

• 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

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
• Shifts include weekedays and weekends

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.

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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