Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physical Therapy Assistant
Job in
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for:
Shannex Incorporated
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Number: J
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Job Title:Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physical Therapy Assistant Job Category:
Allied Health (PT, OT, PTA/OTA, Social Work, Dietitian, Recreation & Wellness, Music Therapy) Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Work Location:Moody Hall
Schedule:Rotational Number of Positions: 1
Job Description
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career 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 to join our Moody Hall team based in Halifax, 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:
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance ProgramLife, travel, and other insurancesAccess to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit planPension planVacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insuranceFree onsite parkingAccess to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our Work Perks 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, ADLsCollaborates with the resident, their family, Occupational Therapist (OT), Physiotherapist (PT), and the other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of an Individualized Service Plan.Prepares and administers treatments using standard therapeutic methods and techniques assigned by the PT and OT.Administers and assists residents with therapeutic intervention programsCommunicates appropriately and effectively, through verbal, nonverbal, written and electronic means, with the residents, Substitute Decision Makers, OT, PT, other members of the Wellness Team and interdisciplinary team.Cleans and sterilizes area and equipment as required; monitors and maintains general housekeeping of the department.Maintains equipment inventory and assists with department audits and inspections.Assists residents in ambulation, with or without an ambulatory aid, under the direction of the PhysiotherapistDocuments according to policy and procedures such as Daily Resident Care Record, resident progress notes, incident reporting, PPCA and Critical IncidentsObserves 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 inspectionsAdditional duties as assignedAbout You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
A post-secondary education in Physiotherapy from an approved college or you have a bachelor’s degree in KinesiologyU-First training and/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 careApply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!
Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team…
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