Req ID: 223463Location:Central Zone, Dartmouth General HospitalDepartment:OPCZ DGH & TA'sType of Employment:PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1Union:NSGEUHealthcarePositionPosting Closing Date:17-Jul-26Rehabilitation Assistant - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care ServicesAbout the OpportunityThe 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 portfolio.About YouWe 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 requiredCurrent Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training or requirement to complete training within first three (3)



months of employmentPrevious experience working in inpatient acute care an assetBasic computer skills requiredKnowledge of Medical Terminology an assetExperience working with diverse patient populations considered an assetKnowledge of proper body mechanics requiredExcellent organizational skills with the ability to complete assigned workExcellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members, patients and their care partnersCompetencies in other languages considered an asset, French preferredPlease ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.HoursPermanent full‑time position; 75 hours biweeklyCompensation and Benefits$25.84 - $30.85 hourlySuccessful 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.EEO StatementNova 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.Job SegmentRehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Patient Care, Therapy, Healthcare#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Rehabilitation Assistant - C$25.8 - C$30.9 An Hour (Shubenacadie)
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