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Program Assistant

Date Posted: May 19, 2023
Closing Date: June 9, 2023
Job Type: Summer/Term Employment (paid)
Job Category: Other
Number of Positions: 1
Job Location: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Region: NS - South Shore
Compensation: $15.00

About the Position

Easter Seals Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit organization which delivers high-quality services and programs to children, youth, and adults with disabilities. Based in Dartmouth with a satellite office in Yarmouth, we promote inclusion, independence, and mobility for all Nova Scotians. Our services include the provision of wheelchairs, mobility and health care-related equipment, and adapted recreational sports programs.  Visit www.easterseals.ns.ca for more information.  

We are looking for a dynamic individual who would like to gain experience in the non-profit health sector.  You must have solid Microsoft office skills, a positive attitude and willingness to learn.  You will be helping to maintain our healthcare inventory and will gain considerable hands-on experience with various health care equipment.  

Key Responsibilities

-Working with various health equipment and mobility aids

-Creating and maintaining inventory database

-Dealing with internal and external clients requests, and following up requests

-Perform clerical duties

-Assist in equipment preparation for clients (i.e. cleaning, sizing, etc.)

$15.00 per hour 35 hours a week 

Start date: July 3, 2023

Duration:   8 weeks

Qualifications

Key Qualifications

-Strong verbal and written communication skills

-Comfortable with hand and power tools

-Strong Microsoft excel, word and access programing

-Experience working with cognitively impaired and physically disabled clients is considered and asset

-Between the ages of 15-30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment

About the Company

Easter Seals Nova Scotia
22 Fielding Ave
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1E2

https://www.easterseals.ns.ca/

Company Contact

Heidi Wallace
heidi@easterseals.ns.ca
Preferred Contact: Email

Documents to be Forwarded

  • Resume
  • Cover letter

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