Wheelchair Service Technician - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:164102**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone,
Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department:

OPCZ Assistive Tech Wheelchair Shop**
Type of Employment:Temporary
Hourly FT long-assignment
(**100%
FTE) x **1
position(s)****Status: NSGEU
Support** Position**
Posting Closing Date:7-Sep-23**Nova 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:

Reporting to the Assistive Technology Program Manager, and under the direction of the Occupational Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapists, the Wheelchair Service Technician is responsible for the mechanical assembly and disassembly, cleaning and general maintenance of the seating and mobility equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, wheelchair cushions, components and accessories).

The Wheelchair Service Technician is responsible for transporting seating and mobility equipment between all sites, specifically between the wheelchair areas (the Rehab) to/from various locations throughout the QEII Health Sciences Centre site.

The Wheelchair Service Technician is responsible for patient equipment and departmental preparations, assisting the Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Assistant with the management of supplies and equipment and entering workload statistics.

The Wheelchair Service Technician may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services Portfolio. Travel to other sites may be required.

About You:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Grade XII or equivalent
One year experience utilizing power and manual tools
Ability to perform mechanical tasks associated with wheelchair assembly/disassembly
Experience with wheelchair assembly/disassembly
Working knowledge of computers
Strong problem solving skills
Strong communication skills
Commitment to confidentiality and protection of clients' personal health information and an understanding of related policies and best practices
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.

A skill test will be included as part of the selection process.

Hours:

Long assignment; Fulltime position; 75 hours biweekly.
Approximately a 6month assignment.

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $21.58 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 Support 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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