Rehabilitation Assistant - Med/surg/cancer Care - Rehab & Supportive Care

Capital District Health Authority

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Base: $25.84 - $30.85 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Graduation from recognized rehabilitation assistant program
Completion of combined ota and pta college programs
Basic cardiac life support (blsc) certification
The Rehabilitation Assistant works under the direction of therapists to safely deliver interventions for patients with limitations in movement and daily function

Job Summary

  • The Rehabilitation Assistant works under the direction of therapists to safely deliver interventions for patients with limitations in movement and daily function.
  • Nova Scotia Health is committed to excellence in health, healing, and learning through a diverse team of innovators and collaborators.
  • Successful candidates are eligible for a benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Matching Summary

The Rehabilitation Assistant works under the direction of therapists to safely deliver interventions for patients with limitations in movement and daily function.

Salary

Base: $25.84 - $30.85 Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, defined benefit pension plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Graduation from recognized Rehabilitation Assistant program
  • Completion of combined OTA and PTA college programs
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLSC) certification
  • Knowledge of proper body mechanics
  • Ability to communicate with patients and families

Nice-to-have

  • Competencies in other languages
  • French language preference
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Organizational ability for changing caseloads
  • Basic computer skills

Key Requirements

  • Graduation from recognized Community College Rehabilitation Assistant program
  • Completion of recognized combined Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant College programs
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLSC) certification required

Work Rights

Not specified

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