Recreation Therapy Associate - Long Term Care

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, travel coverage

Long-term disability insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority seeks a Recreation Therapy Associate to support clients and families through recreation interventions in long-term care settings. Reporting to management, you will collaborate with a therapist and care team to implement and evaluate recreation programs.

Qualifications include a post-secondary diploma in Therapeutic Recreation, BLS-C, and experience with disabilities. The position includes variable shifts, potential travel, and a competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited institution.
• BLS - C certification.
• Experience with individuals with physical/cognitive disabilities.
• Ability to work in a team with healthcare professionals.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate Recreation programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide recreation interventions to groups or individuals in various care settings.
• Support holistic functioning of clients through recreation therapy.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families and staff.
• Assist in documentation and program evaluation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Independent work

Medical terminology

Education

Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Recreation Therapy Associate - Long Term Care

Req ID: 225943
Location: EasternZone,Taigh Na Mara
Department: OPEZ Strat Behave Support Unit HBV
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: UNIFORHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 22-Oct-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

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours bi weekly
• Approximately 13 months
• Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel may be required.

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.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unitposition. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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.

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