Occupational Therapy Assistant - Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health • Halifax, NS

8d • CA$26 - CA$31 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized community college occupational assistant program
• Annual BCLS certification
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience and/or knowledge of seating and mobility systems an asset
• Previous experience splinting and/or hand therapy considered an asset
• Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset

Responsibilities

• Completes therapeutic and technical support duties in the delivery of occupational therapy services.
• Works independently and collaboratively with health care team members, clients, caregivers and students.
• Adheres to QEII Health Sciences Centre policies and procedures.
• May be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio.

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• travel insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• life insurance coverage
• defined benefit pension plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree