Occupational Therapy Assistant

7 days ago

Halifax NS BH K, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Req ID: 214542

Location: Halifax Infirmary, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII

Department: OPCZ Neuro Science Acute Care OccTherapy

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 9-Jan-26

About the Opportunity

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) completes therapeutic and technical support duties in the delivery of occupational therapy services to QEII Health Sciences Centre clients both independently and collaboratively with health care team members and students. The Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible to adhere to QEII Health Sciences Centre policies and procedures and may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Graduation from a recognized community college occupational assistant program
  • Annual BCLS certification
  • Previous experience and/or knowledge of seating and mobility systems an asset
  • Previous experience splinting and/or hand therapy considered an asset
  • Strong communication, creativity, problem-solving and organizational skills are required
  • Must be adaptable, flexible and demonstrate initiative
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively with health care team members, clients, caregivers and students
  • Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset

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

Hours
  • Permanent, Full-Time Position (100%); 75 Hours Bi-weekly
  • May be required to work weekends
Compensation and Benefits

$ $30.09 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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.

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