Therapeutic Assistant - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

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Req ID: 228876
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital 
Department: OPCZ DGH & TA's Recreation Therapy
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 6-Nov-26
About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager and working under the direction of the recreation therapist and/or regulated health care professional, The Therapeutic Assistant (TA) is a member of the collaborative health care team, providing support to patients, families and interprofessional team members through the incorporation of facilitation techniques, participation in leisure/recreation activities. The Therapeutic Assistant will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team in carrying out the individual’s treatment program and communicating patient-specific information that will enhance the level of knowledge of the treatment team. Under the direction of the recreation therapist and appropriate, involved members of the health care team, TA’s support the patient’s plan of care to maximize the patient’s successful engagement, modeled within a recreation therapy framework. 

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Grade XII plus completion of year one from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program which includes the Therapeutic Recreation Foundations Course

Current CPR certification is required

Current St. John Ambulance First Aid course preferred

Current certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is an asset

Behaviour Modification Skills

Leisure/Recreation related knowledge and skills to support patient care plans for transition

Understanding of multi-disciplinary treatment team approaches within acute care and along the continuum of care

Understanding of patient populations in acute care with cognitive and/or responsive behaviors

Ability to work in a high pace acute care environment

Knowledge of community resources

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Long assignment, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Approximately 18 months

Compensation and Benefits

$24.75 - $28.36 hourly

$29.35 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.