Patient Care Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Amherst, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

About the Opportunity:

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to work collaboratively with therapists, individuals, families, and groups to promote movement, occupation, and function.

Responsibilities include delivering assigned interventions safely and proficiently, checking and cleaning equipment, maintaining treatment areas, and ordering necessary supplies.

This role may require providing services in various locations within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio and other sites as operationally necessary.

About You:
  • We are looking for an individual with a Grade 12 or GED and completion of the Rehabilitation Assistant Program (including Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy components).
  • A valid Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is also required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with team members, are essential.
  • Strong organizational abilities to complete assigned work and manage changing staffing and caseload levels are necessary.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of proper body mechanics and basic computer skills are also required.
  • Competencies in other languages, such as French, are an asset.
  • Access to reliable transportation is necessary.

Please ensure your resume is up-to-date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours:
  • This is a full-time position, approximately 75 hours bi-weekly.
  • Work duration is approximately 2 years.
Compensation and Incentives:

$23.17 - $27.19 hourly

Candidates may be eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.



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