Occupational Therapy Assistant/physical Therapy

3 months ago

Bedford, Canada Shannex Full time

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work - they welcome and celebrate _Great People_ who inspire meaningful connections while _Leading the Way to Better Living_.

We are searching for **an Occupational Therapy Aide/ Physiotherapy Aide to **join our **new Moody Hall Enhanced Care** team based in **Bedford, Nova Scotia.**

Opening in November 2024, **Moody Hall** will be home to 144 residents and will feature private suites and washrooms, ample natural light, wider hallways, and new equipment. The home is designed with six neighbourhoods for 24 residents. Every neighbourhood has dedicated nursing stations, dining rooms, living rooms, libraries and activity spaces.

At Moody Hall, we will introduce our innovative Main Street, a purposefully designed space that creates a charming, small-town atmosphere encouraging independence and community spirit among residents.

Main Street is a vibrant hub that includes a cozy café, a town hall, theatre, chapel and schoolhouse.

The home is named after Dr. Harold Moody who was a prominent humanitarian and civil rights activist. He spent time in the Bloomsbury area of London where he set up his own general practice after being denied from hospitals because of the colour of his skin. He also formed ‘The League of Coloured People’ with 70 other Central YMCA Club members (Bloomsbury) to support other people suffering racial discrimination.

Together, these features create an inviting, community-focused environment for social interaction and personal independence, making Moody Hall a unique and enriching place to call home.

**Meaningful Benefits**

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. We offer a competitive compensation package, additional benefits include:

- Approximate Hourly Wage**:$23.71 - $24.11**:

- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Access to healthcare 24/7 for free through the group benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Employee discounts on select apparel, fitness, and retail partners through our Perks Program
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

**About the Opportunity**
- Prepare and administer individual and group physical therapy
- Administers and assists residents with therapeutic intervention programs as developed by the PT and OT, such as range of motion, progressive resistive and stretching, ADLs;
- Assists residents in ambulation, with or without an ambulatory aid, under the direction of the Physiotherapist
- Documents according to policy and procedures (e.g. Daily Resident Care Record, resident progress notes, incident reporting, PPCA, Critical Incidents etc.).
- Observes and monitors residents’ response during treatment and responds accordingly to ensure safety; note conditions and progress for reporting to PT/OT;
- Maintains equipment inventory and assists with department audits, cleaning and inspections

**About You**
- U-first training or a Dementia Care Course would be considered an asset.
- Previous experience working in a long-term care environment would also be considered an asset.
- You have knowledge of basic resident care practices and principles.

**About Us**

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For more than three decades, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, Milestone Communities, Transitional Care and Care at Home team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.
- Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs._

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