Recreation Therapy Associate - ECFH

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Dartmouth; Sur place; CAD 34 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Recreation Therapy Associate at ECFH in the Mental Health & Addictions unit. The role supports clients through therapeutic recreation interventions, contributing to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of services in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.

The successful candidate will hold a post-secondary diploma in Therapeutic Recreation, with First Aid, Crisis Intervention and BCLS credentials, and be capable of working both

Qualifications

• Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited institution.
• Standard First Aid and BCLS certifications.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training is required/advantageous.
• Experience with individuals with physical/cognitive disabilities.
• Experience in mental health or addictions is an asset.
• Ability to work in a team and independently as needed.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate Therapeutic Recreation programs.
• Strong listening and communication skills; motivate patients.
• Adaptability to changing patient populations and work sites.
• Ability to understand medical terminology used in clinical documentation.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsabilités

• Support clients and families through therapeutic recreation interventions.
• Assist in assessment, planning and evaluation of recreation therapy services.
• Provide interventions to individuals or groups in inpatient, outpatient or community settings.
• Collaborate with Recreation Therapist and healthcare professionals to implement programs.

Connaissances

Standard First Aid

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

BCLS

Communication skills

Formation

Post-secondary diploma in Therapeutic Recreation

Description du poste

Recreation Therapy Associate - ECFH - Mental Health & Addictions

Req ID: 227947
Location: CentralZone,East Coast Forensic Hospital
Department: MHA CZ ECFH Recreation Therapy
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 16-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, and under the direction of the Recreation Therapist, the Recreation Therapy Associate works to support clients and families through application of therapeutic recreation intervention aimed at holistic functioning of clients. The Recreation Therapy Associate contributes to assessment, evidence-informed interventions, planning and evaluation of recreation therapy services. Recreation therapy associates provide interventions to groups or individuals in inpatient, outpatient or community settings, related to the client’s leisure needs and overall plan of care.

About You

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

• A post-secondary diploma with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited educational institution
• Standard First Aid
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• BCLS
• Experience working with individuals with physical/cognitive disabilities
• Experience with mental health addictions is an asset
• Ability to work effectively within a team or other healthcare professionals
• Ability to assist in the plan, develop, implement and evaluation of Therapeutic Recreation programs
• Effective listening and communication skills; ability to motivate patients/veterans
• Adaptability/Flexibility: changing and adapting skills to changing patient populations and/or worksites
• Ability to work independently, without direct supervision
• Ability to understand medical terminology used in a clinical area, and use within the documentation
• 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

$25.84 - $30.85 hourly

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.

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.

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