Occupational Therapy Asst.(Rehab Asst.) - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Req ID:157815**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII**
Department:OPCZ Neuro Science Acute Care OccTherapy**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly FT
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: NSGEU
Healthcare

Position
Posting Closing Date:11-Dec-23Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

About the Opportunity:

Under the direction of the Program Manager and the supervision of an occupational therapist (OT), the occupational therapy assistant completes therapeutic and technical support duties in the delivery of occupational therapy services to Nova Scotia Health Authority clients both independently and collaboratively with health care team members and students.

The occupational therapy assistant is responsible to adhere to Nova Scotia Health Authority policies and procedures.

About You:

We would love to hear from you if you have the followin

g:

Graduated from a recognized community college occupational assistant program
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Demonstrate knowledge of the uses and sources of commercially available assistive devices and equipment
Demonstrate knowledge of the properties and uses of various types of thermoplastic and splinting materials
Demonstrate basic computer skills
Demonstrate competence in the operation and maintenance of a variety of appliances and power equipment e

g:
sewing machine, table saw, band saw, belt sander

Experience with populations with disabilities.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

This position is classified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, those who have accredited Rehabilitation Assistant education
- (combination of Occupational Therapy Assistant & Physiotherapy Assistant programs)_

are invited to apply

Hours:

Permanent, Fulltime position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $25.82 Hourly

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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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