Rehabilitation Assistant - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

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

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to support therapists in delivering movement and function interventions within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio. You will work with patients, families and the care team to promote movement and daily living activities.

The role involves maintaining equipment, assisting with supplies, and contributing to a safe, collaborative care environment across the portfolio as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Community College Rehabilitation Assistant program or completion of recognized combined OTA/PTA college programs.
• Current BCLS certification is required.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, families and staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with the team.
• Organizational ability to complete assigned work and manage changing caseloads.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Competencies in other languages are an asset; French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and proficient interventions as assigned by therapists.
• Check and clean equipment and maintain treatment/storage areas.
• May order necessary supplies for the unit.
• Provide education and support to patients and families as part of care.

Skills

BCLS certification

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Body mechanics

Computer skills

French preferred

Education

Community College Rehabilitation Assistant program

OTA/PTA combined college programs

Job description

Rehabilitation Assistant - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Req ID: 226260
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ Med/Surg Physiotherapy HI
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 21-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager of the Medical-Surgical and Heart Health department within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio, 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:

• 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 BCLS certification
• 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 full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

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.