Occupational Therapy Assistant - Rehabilitation Services
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health · CA
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About the Role
Reporting to the Program Manager of the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio, and 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 Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH) clients both independently and collaboratively with health care team members and students. The Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible to adhere to CBRH policies and procedures and may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio.
Requirements
- 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 an asset, French preferred
Skills
- communication
- creativity
- problem-solving
- organizational skills
- adaptable
- flexible
- initiative
Location
- Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Work Type
- Permanent
- part-time
- Hourly PT (50%) x 1
- 37.5 hours biweekly
Experience Level
- 25 years' experience
Education Level
- Graduation from a recognized community college occupational assistant program
Salary/Compensations
- $25.83 - $30.84 hourly
- $31.92 hourly with 25 years' experience
Benefits
- health coverage
- dental coverage
- travel coverage
- long-term disability coverage
- life insurance coverage
- defined benefit pension plan
About the Company
- 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. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
- From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.