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