Occupational Therapy AssistantPhysical Therapy Assistant DePaul Hall

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.

In anticipation of opening in October 2026 we are searching for a full-timeOccupational/Physical Therapy Assistant to join ournew DePaul Hall Enhanced Careteam based in Bedford Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communitiesgreat placesto live work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector Shannex offers opportunities for growthdevelopmentand advancement. And at the end of every day you will knowyouvemade a measured difference in the lives of our include:

• Comprehensive health visionand dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family AssistanceProgram(eligibleimmediatelyupon hirefor staff with a 0.40 FTE and higher)
• Life travel and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
  RRSP program (5% employer matching) or pension plan
• Vacation accrual (beginsimmediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands ofperksvendors and discounts through ourWorkPerksprogram 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 throughShannexsCentre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

Aboutthe Opportunity

• Prepare and administer individual and group physical therapy
• Administers andassistsresidents with therapeutic intervention programs as developed by the PT and OT such as range of motion progressive resistive and stretching ADLs
• Collaborates 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 andassistsresidents with therapeutic intervention programs
• Communicates appropriately and effectively through verbal nonverbalwrittenand 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 asrequired; monitors andmaintainsgeneral housekeeping of the department.
• Maintains equipment inventory andassistswith department audits and inspections.
• Assistsresidents in ambulation with or without an ambulatory aid under the direction of the Physiotherapist
• Documents according to policy and proceduressuch asDaily Resident Care Record resident progress notes incident reporting PPCAand Critical Incidents
• 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 andassistswith department auditscleaningand inspections
• Additionalduties as assigned

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvementcollaborationand accountability you bring:

• A post-secondary education in Physiotherapy from an approved college or you have abachelors degreein Kinesiology
• U-First trainingand/or a Dementia Care Course would be considered an asset
• Previousexperience working in a long-term care environment would also be considered an asset
• Knowledge of basic resident care practices and principles
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodationsservicesand care

Great People is a core value at Shannex grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity diversity inclusion and belonging and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario our team members help build communities that support connection wellbeing and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced addition Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.