Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Upper Nappan, Nova Scotia
The Rehabilitation Assistant provides early mobilization interventions to hospital patients based on their mobility needs and clinical frailty scores. They work collaboratively within a healthcare team to support clients and families through the Provincial Frailty and Mobilization program.
25-Aug-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Health Services Manager and under the supervision of the NZ Frailty Coordinator, the Rehabilitation Assistant is a member of the health care team, providing support to clients and families through the Provincial Frailty and Mobilization program to support early mobilization of clients. Rehabilitation Assistants within the mobility teams will provide early mobilization interventions to individuals in hospital care setting related to the client’s mobility needs, Clinical Frailty Score and overall plan of care. Rehabilitation Assistants practice inadherence to practice standards and scope of employment.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
Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly Shifts may include days, weekends and holidays 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.What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning.
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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.
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Candidates must have a Grade 12 or GED and a completed Rehabilitation Assistant Program covering both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and the ability to work effectively in a clinical hospital environment are required.
Market context
Rehabilitation Assistant roles on mobility teams in Nova Scotia are typically in steady demand in hospital and provincial mobilization settings, where patient flow and safe movement support are ongoing needs. This role is competitive because it requires both OT and PT rehabilitation assistant training, BCLS certification, and comfort working in a clinical hospital environment. Before applying, confirm your program credentials and certification are current; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time.
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