Job Number: J1024-0820 Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physical Therapy Assistant Job Category: Allied Health Professionals (Dietitian, PT, OT, Social Work) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Work Location: West Bedford Transitional Care Centre Number of Positions: 1
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Shannex
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™.
Through a new, innovative partnership with Nova Scotia Health (NSH), we are opening the first transitional care center in our province, in West Bedford. Shannex is the operating partner for the transitional care centre on behalf of Nova Scotia Health. You will have an opportunity to work in a facility with a purpose and design dedicated to providing care to NSH patients in central zone, who no longer require hospital care, but need services before they can safely return to their home and community.
We are searching for an Occupational Therapy Aide/Physiotherapy Aide to join our new Transitional Care Centre team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.
The transitional care model supports NSH patients/families who require additional time, services, and support to transition back to home/community, by providing an alternate space with intentional programming, building design, and resource allocation to increase the probability of returning to their previous living situation.
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 patients
Additional benefits include:
- Approximate Hourly Wage: $23.71 - $24.11
-Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- RRSP Program (5% employer match) or pension plan for full time and part time employees
- Vacation accrual begins immediately and travel insurance
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through Consult Plus
- Free onsite parking
- Access 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 events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
Key Duties & Responsibilities Include:
- Prepare and administer individual and group physical therapy
- Administers and assists residents with therapeutic intervention programs as developed by the PT and OT, such as range of motion, progressive resistive and stretching, ADLs;
- Assists residents in ambulation, with or without an ambulatory aid, under the direction of the Physiotherapist
- Documents 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/OT;
- Maintains equipment inventory and assists with department audits, cleaning and inspections
Requirements Include:
The selected candidate will have:
- You have a Physiotherapy Assistant Diploma from an approved college or you have a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology. If you are currently enrolled in these programs, your application will be considered.
- U-first training or a Dementia Care Course would be considered an asset.
- Previous experience working in a long-term care environment would also be considered an asset.
- You have knowledge of basic resident care practices and principles
About Us
It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For more than three decades, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by patients and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, Care at Home team members and Transitional care who create an exceptional patient experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.
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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