Occupational Therapy Assistant - Sydney, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Sydney, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Req ID:162686**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Eastern
Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital**
Department:MHA EZ Inpatient Acute OccupationTherapy**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly FT
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: UNIFOR
Healthcare

Position
Posting Closing Date:11-Aug-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 Manager, Mental Health and Addictions 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 following:

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 equipment
Demonstrate basic computer skills
Experience working in mental health and addictions an asset
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.

Hours:

Permanent Full-Time position (100%); 75 hours biweekly
Travel will be required
Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays

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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