NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position: Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant (PTA/OTA)Status: Permanent Full Time
Department: Resident Care
Hours of Work 40 hours/week
Date Required: January 6, 2025
Date of Posting: December 17, 2024
About Us:
Saint Vincent's Nursing Home is a 148-bed not-for-profit nursing home located in the heart of Halifax. We are a resident and family centred community, caring for one another by living our core values of caring, collaboration, accountability, respect, and safety. We work together to create quality of life and support each other by recognizing individual physical, social, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Position Summary
The PTA/OTA works under the direct supervision of the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist to assist with treatment/services to maintain the physiotherapy/occupational therapy department and equipment.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a recognized Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
- Previous experience as a PTA/OTA an asset, experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
- Ability to communicate well with residents, their families and staff.
- Ability to lift and transfer residents.
- Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned work in an organized manner.
- Co-operative with good interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
We offer:
- Free parking and on a bus route,
- Comprehensive benefits package,
- Pet friendly environment.
Salary range: $44,753 to $50,583 per year
Quoting competition number PTA-006-CB applicants should apply in writing to [email protected]. This posting will remain active until the position is filled. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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