Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Kentville, Nova Scotia
The Rehabilitation Assistant works under the supervision of therapists to deliver interventions that promote movement, occupation, and function for patients. They are also responsible for maintaining treatment areas, cleaning equipment, and managing necessary supplies.
12-Aug-26About the Opportunity Under the direction of the Manager, and under the supervision of therapists, the Rehabilitation Assistant, as an active member of the patient care team, works with individuals, families 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 interventions that have been assigned by the therapists for patients coping with 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:
Grade 12 or GED Rehabilitation Assistant Program (which includes both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy components) Basic Cardiac Life Support Ability to communicate well with both patients and their families and staff Good interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively with team members Organizational ability to complete assigned work and manage changing staffing and caseload levels Knowledge of proper body mechanics Demonstrate basic computer skills Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Access to reliable transportation
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours
Long assignment, full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Approximately an 18 month assignment Compensation and Benefits $25.83 - $30.84 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 a Grade 12 or GED and a Rehabilitation Assistant Program certificate covering both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and the ability to work collaboratively in a clinical team environment are also required.
Market context
In Nova Scotia, rehabilitation assistant roles are often tied to ongoing support needs in hospitals, clinics, and community care settings. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for both OT and PT rehabilitation training, current Basic Cardiac Life Support, and reliable transportation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your program coverage and certification details before applying.