Rehabilitation Assistant - Rehabilitation Services

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 Req ID: 228721
Location: Western Zone, Digby General Hospital 
Department: OPWZ Restorative Care Unit Physio DGH
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 
Union: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 5-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Manager, 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:

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

Long assignment, full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Approximately a 24-month assignment

Compensation and Benefits

$25.63 - $30.84 Hourly

$31.92 hourly with 25 years' experience 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.

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.