Recreation Therapy Associate - Long Term Care

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; New Waterford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel benefits

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Recreation Therapy Associate to join the care team at New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. You will support clients and families through recreation interventions to enhance holistic functioning, working in inpatient, outpatient or community settings.

The role requires a post-secondary diploma in Therapeutic Recreation with BLS-C, teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited educational institution
• BLS - C certification is required or strongly preferred
• Experience with individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities

Responsibilities

• Provide recreation interventions to support holistic functioning of clients
• Assist groups or individuals in inpatient, outpatient or community settings
• Adhere to practice standards and scope of employment
• Collaborate with care team to support care plans

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Independent work

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Therapeutic Recreation

BLS - C

Job description

Full-time

Req ID: 227197
Location: Eastern Zone, New Waterford Consolidated Hospital
Department: OPEZ Waterford Heights Recreation NW
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Union: UNIFOR Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 2-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Resident Care Manager, and under the supervision of a therapist, the Recreation Therapy Associate is a member of the health care team, providing support to clients and families through the application of recreation intervention to support holistic functioning of clients. 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. Recreation therapy associates practice in adherence to practice standards and scope of employment.

About You

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

• Post-secondary diploma with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited educational institution or a diploma
• BLS - C
• Experience working with individuals with physical/cognitive disabilities
• Ability to work effectively within a team or other healthcare professionals
• Ability to assist in the plan, develop, implement and evaluation of 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 biweekly
• Shifts include weekdays, occasional weekends and Holidays.
• Travel may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

$22.84 - $25.95 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.

• health
• dental
• travel
• long-term disability
• life insurance coverage
• 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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.