Rehabilitation Assistant - Mobility Team - Provincial Mobilization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to join the Mobility Team within the Provincial Mobilization program. You will support early mobilization of inpatients, working under supervision with the Frailty Coordinator to implement mobility plans and interventions.

The role requires completion of a Rehabilitation Assistant program, Grade 12, and Basic Cardiac Life Support, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or GED required.
• Rehabilitation Assistant Program (OT/PT components).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support required.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, families and staff.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with team.
• Organizational ability to manage caseload and staffing changes.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to clients and families through the Provincial Frailty and Mobilization program to support early mobilization in hospital care.
• Deliver early mobilization interventions aligned with client mobility needs and overall plan of care.
• Follow practice standards and scope of employment while assisting with mobility-related tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Body mechanics

French (asset)

Education

Grade 12 or GED

Rehabilitation Assistant Program

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Rehabilitation Assistant - Mobility Team - Provincial Mobilization

Req ID: 224586
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: OPNZ Inpatient Physiotherapy
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 24-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager and under the supervision of the NZ Frailty Coordinator, the Rehabilitation Assistant is a member of the health care team, providing support to clients and families through the Provincial Frailty and Mobilization program to support early mobilization of clients. Rehabilitation Assistants within the mobility teams will provide early mobilization interventions to individuals in hospital care setting related to the client’s mobility needs, Clinical Frailty Score and overall plan of care. Rehabilitation Assistants practice inadherence to practice standards and scope of employment.

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

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$25.84 - $30.85 Hourly

$31.93 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer

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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