Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Salary
CA$26 - CA$31 / HOUR
The OTA provides therapeutic and technical support for assistive technology services, helping clients with complex needs identify and utilize low and high-tech devices. They also support the Driver Evaluation program and provide cross-coverage in the Wheelchair Shop.
Candidates must be graduates of a recognized Occupational Therapy Assistant program with experience in computer platforms and seating/mobility systems. A minimum of 2 years of clinical practice and BCLS certification are preferred.
22-Jun-26Nova 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.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the Opportunity Under the direction of the Assistive Technology Program Manager, and under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) completes therapeutic and technical support duties in support of the delivery of assistive technology services to referred clients, both independently and collaboratively with health care team members and students. This is a highly specialized clinical role helping patients with complex clinical needs and their families identify, set-up, modify, trial and utilize both low and high-tech assistive devices, including computer and phone systems, specialized software, environmental control systems, security, customized access systems and other assistive and adaptive technologies. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the OTA also supports the Driver Evaluation program and may participate in client screening and testing activities. Cross coverage in the Wheelchair Shop may be required; coverage at other sites is required.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduation from an Occupational Therapy Assistant program recognized by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy Previous experience in using computer technology including windows, android and apple platforms required Previous experience and/or knowledge of seating and mobility systems required Minimum 2 years’ clinical practice, preferred Annual BCLS certification Commitment to confidentiality and protection of clients’ personal health information and an understanding of related policies and best practices Strong communication, creativity, problem solving and organizational skills are required Must be adaptable, flexible and demonstrate initiative Able to work independently and collaboratively with health care team members, clients, caregivers and students Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset
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