Rehabilitation Assistant - Physiotherapy

Nova Scotia Health; Sheet Harbour; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant in the Central Zone, Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital. The role supports therapists by delivering planned interventions, educating patients and families, and helping maintain equipment and supplies.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, with French language skills preferred. Permanent part-time position, 52.5 hours bi-weekly, with hourly wages in the mid- to upper-20s CAD.

Qualifications

• Completion of Rehabilitation Assistant Program (OT/Physiotherapy).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Excellent communication with patients and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the care team.
• Strong organizational skills and caseload management.
• Knowledge of body mechanics.
• Basic computer skills.
• French language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in delivering interventions to patients.
• Educate patients and families on movement, occupation and function.
• Maintain equipment and treatment/storage areas.
• Order necessary supplies as needed.
• Provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Organization

Basic computer skills

French language (preferred)

Education

Rehabilitation Assistant Program (OT/Physiotherapy)

Grade 12 or GED

Job description

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Rehabilitation Assistant - Physiotherapy

Req ID: 228623
Location: Central Zone, Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital
Department: OPCZ Physiotherapy ESH
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (70%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 24-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the 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

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

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

Hours

• Permanent part-time position; 52.5 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$25.84 - $30.85 hourly

$31.92 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.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
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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