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​Req ID: 224847Location: Northern Zone, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre Department: OPNZ Physiotherapy CRHCCType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 25-Aug-26About the Prospect

Reporting to the Health Services Manager and under the supervision of the NZ Frailty Coordinator, the Rehabilitation Assistant is a member of the health care team, providing support to clients and families through the Provincial Frailty and Mobilization program to support early mobilization of clients.

Rehabilitation

Assistants within the mobility teams will provide early mobilization interventions to individuals in hospital care setting related to the client’s mobility needs, Clinical Frailty Score and overall plan of care.

Rehabilitation

Assistants practice inadherence to practice standards and scope of employment.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

Access to reliable transportation 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

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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