Rehabilitation Assistant - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

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

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to support therapists at Dartmouth General Hospital. You will help educate and promote movement, assist with patient care activities, and ensure the safe delivery of prescribed interventions within the rehabilitation team.

The role requires completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant program or OTA/PTA college credentials, strong communication and organizational skills, and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• 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 months of employment
• Experience in inpatient care is an asset

Responsibilities

• Assists therapists with patient care activities and education as assigned
• Ensures safe and proficient delivery of interventions and education
• Checks and cleans equipment and maintains treatment/storage areas

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Body mechanics knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Rehabilitation Assistant program (community college)

OTA/PTA college programs

Job description

Rehabilitation Assistant - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Req ID: 229191
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: OPCZ DGH & TA's
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 24-Nov-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.

The successful applicant may be required to provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• 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
• Previous experience working in inpatient acute care an asset
• 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
• 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 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.

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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