Rehabilitation Assistant - Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 69,415,000 - 82,874,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel benefits

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant for the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services in Halifax. You will support therapists, educate patients to promote movement and function, and help with equipment and supplies in the 9-Lane Abby J Lane Building and V3 East areas.

You will work as part of a patient care team, with responsibilities including safety, documentation, and collaboration with care partners.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant program or combined OTA/PTA program.
• Current BCLS training or requirement to complete within 3 months of employment.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology is an asset.
• Experience working with varied patient populations is an asset.
• Competencies in other languages (French) are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists with delivery of activities, interventions, and education.
• Ensure safety and proper technique during patient activities.
• Check and clean equipment; maintain treatment and storage areas; order supplies as needed.
• Educate patients/care partners to promote movement, occupation, and function.

Skills

BCLS

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Geriatric care

Education

Rehabilitation Assistant program

Tools

Medical terminology

Job description

Rehabilitation Assistant - Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services

Req ID: 226305
Location: Central Zone, Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII
Department: OPCZ Senior's Portable
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 29-Sep-26

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.

Services provided will be assigned based on clinical needs between the units of 9-Lane, Abby J Lane Building (Palliative Care) and V3 East (Orthopedic Geriatric Rehab/Acute Care for the Elderly) in the Veterans Memorial Building. Familiarity with patient populations and needs are preferred.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Previous experience working with Geriatric populations an asset.
• Previous experience working with Frailty and Dementia 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.
• Experience providing active and passive range of motion and exercise programs.
• Experience with transfer training.
• 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

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Shifts may include days, weekends, and 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.

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.

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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