Req ID

225371

Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre

Department: OPNZ Inpatient Occupational Therapy

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50%) x 1

Union: CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 4-Sep-26

About The Opportunity

Under the direction of the Manager, and under the supervision of therapists, the Rehabilitation Assistant works with individuals, families, and groups to 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 therapists. 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 and to other sites as deemed operationally necessary.

About You

• 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


• Valuable 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 vehicle as community visits may be required

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent part-time position; 37.5 hours bi-weekly

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 Youll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the provinces largest provider of health services; were 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, youll 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.