Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
The Rehabilitation Assistant works under the direction of therapists to deliver safe and proficient interventions, activities, and education to patients. They also maintain treatment areas, clean equipment, and collaborate with the patient care team to promote movement and daily function.
12-Aug-26About the Opportunity The Rehabilitation Assistant works under the direction of the Manager, and supervision of the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist. The Rehabilitation Assistant works as an active member of the patient care team, with individuals, care partners and groups to help educate and promote movement, occupation, and function. Working collaboratively with their team, the Rehabilitation Assistant is responsible for the safe and proficient delivery of activities, interventions, and education that have been assigned by the therapists for patients/clients experiencing limitations in movement and daily function. The Rehabilitation Assistant also checks and cleans equipment, maintains treatment and storage areas and may order necessary supplies. The successful applicant may be required to provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduation from a recognized Community College Rehabilitation Assistant program OR Completion of a recognized combined Occupational Therapy (OTA) and Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) College programs required Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training or requirement to complete training within first three (3) months of employment Previous experience working in inpatient acute care an asset Basic computer skills required Knowledge of Medical Terminology an asset Experience working with varied patient populations considered an asset Knowledge of proper body mechanics required Excellent organizational skills with the ability to complete assigned work Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members, patients and their care partners Competencies in other languages considered 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; 75 Hours Bi-weekly Compensation and Benefits $25.84 - $30.85 hourly 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.
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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.
Candidates must have graduated from a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant or combined OTA/PTA program. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training is required or must be completed within the first three months of employment.
Market context
Demand for allied-health roles such as medical laboratory technologists in Nova Scotia is typically steady because hospitals and diagnostic services rely on timely testing across shift schedules, including weekends and holidays. Competition often centers on licensure status, graduation from an approved program, and readiness for shiftwork, while benefits like health, dental, travel, disability, and life insurance can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your NSRMLS or CSMLS eligibility before applying.