Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant
1 week ago
Job Description
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 a Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Harbourstone Enhanced Care team based in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
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. Additional benefits include:
Approximate hourly wage: $19.49- $24.31Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program Life, travel, and other insurancesAccess to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit planNSHEPP pension plan Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insuranceFree onsite parkingAccess to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment eventsAccess to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of ExcellenceOpportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiativesRecognition and Rewards for service excellence and safetyAbout the Opportunity
Prepare and administer individual and group physical therapyAdministers and assists residents with therapeutic intervention programs as developed by the PT and OT, such as range of motion, progressive resistive and stretching, ADLsAssists residents in ambulation, with or without an ambulatory aid, under the direction of the PhysiotherapistDocuments 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/OTMaintains equipment inventory and assists with department audits, cleaning and inspectionsAbout You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
A post-secondary education in Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy from an approved college or you have a Bachelor's Degree in KinesiologyAbility to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check upon hireU-First training or a Dementia Care Course would be considered an assetPrevious experience working in a long-term care environment would also be considered an assetKnowledge of basic resident care practices and principlesA passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and careAbout Us
Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit
If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today
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.
All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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