Rehabilitation Assistant - Mobility Team - Provincial Mobilization

Job summary

The Rehabilitation Assistant provides early mobilization interventions to patients in a hospital setting to support their recovery and plan of care. They work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team to assist clients and their families under the supervision of the Frailty Coordinator.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 224586Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre Department: OPNZ Inpatient PhysiotherapyType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 24-Nov-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Health Services Manager and under the supervision of the NZ Frailty Coordinator, the Rehabilitation Assistant is a member of the health care team, providing support to clients and families through the Provincial Frailty and Mobilization program to support early mobilization of clients. Rehabilitation Assistants within the mobility teams will provide early mobilization interventions to individuals in hospital care setting related to the client’s mobility needs, Clinical Frailty Score and overall plan of care. Rehabilitation Assistants practice inadherence to practice standards and scope of employment. 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 Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly Compensation and Benefits $25.84 - $30.85 Hourly $31.93 hourly with 25 years' service 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.

What you’ll do

The Rehabilitation Assistant provides early mobilization interventions to patients in a hospital setting to support their recovery and plan of care. They work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team to assist clients and their families under the supervision of the Frailty Coordinator.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 or GED and a Rehabilitation Assistant Program diploma covering both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. Additionally, Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and the ability to perform physical tasks using proper body mechanics are required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Physiotherapy
• Occupational therapy
• Early mobilization
• Clinical frailty assessment
• Patient care
• Body mechanics
• Basic cardiac life support
• Interpersonal skills
• Collaboration
• Computer skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication
• Rehabilitation
• Innovation
• Organizational Skills
• French Language
• Interpersonal Communications
• Computer Literacy
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Proper Body Mechanics
• Disabilities
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Medical Frailty

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Director of Mobilization
• Occupational Therapy Aide
• Physiotherapy Technicians and Assistants
• Occupational Therapy Aides

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