Rehabilitation Assistant - Rehabilitation Services

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia as a Rehabilitation Assistant, where you'll collaborate with therapists to enhance patient mobility and function. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing essential support to individuals facing movement limitations. Enjoy a fulfilling career that emphasizes teamwork and effective communication while contributing to the well-being of the community. With competitive hourly compensation and potential benefits, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or GED required, along with a Rehabilitation Assistant Program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with therapists to deliver interventions for patients.
• Check and maintain equipment and manage supplies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of proper body mechanics

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Additional language skills (French)

Education

Grade 12 or GED

Rehabilitation Assistant Program

Job description

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Req ID: 135490
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Eastern Zone, Strait Richmond Hospital
Department: OPEZ Rehab Services SRH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized services to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We aim for excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration across hospitals, health centres, and community programs. Our dedicated team provides 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 us and be part of a diverse group of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers.

We employ professionals across Nova Scotia, from vibrant cities to quaint towns, offering a work-life balance that allows you to explore and enjoy the Atlantic lifestyle. Visit www.novascotia.com to discover why many are choosing to move here.

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Manager and supervision of therapists, the Rehabilitation Assistant collaborates with individuals, families, and groups to educate and promote movement, occupation, and function. Responsible for delivering interventions assigned by therapists for patients with movement and daily function limitations, checking and maintaining equipment, and managing supplies. Services may be provided anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.

About You

If you have the following qualifications, we would love to hear from you:

• Grade 12 or GED
• Rehabilitation Assistant Program (including Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy components)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and staff
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork ability
• Organizational skills to handle work and changing caseloads
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics
• Basic computer skills
• Additional language skills, especially French, are an asset
• Reliable transportation

Ensure your resume is current and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Compensation and Incentives

$22.84 - $25.95 per hour

Successful candidates may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan.

After Applying

Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

This position is part of the Healthcare bargaining unit. Preference is given to unionized employees. Applicants are encouraged to review their seniority hours and dates via their SuccessFactors profile. Changes in union, bargaining units, or employment status may affect seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlements, which should be clarified prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 30, 2021, in accordance with the Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings.

We are committed to a workforce that values diversity and is free of discrimination. Our priority groups include Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from members of these groups who wish to self-identify.

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