Recreation Therapy Associate - Recreation Therapy

Nova Scotia Health; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recreation Therapy Associate supports clients and families through recreation interventions, contributing to assessment, planning and evaluation within inpatient, outpatient or community settings.

You will provide interventions to individuals or groups within the client’s plan of care, working with an interprofessional team to promote holistic functioning and well-being.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited institution.
• Current BLS-C Certification.
• Experience with individuals with physical/cognitive disabilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a healthcare team.
• Assist in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs.
• Strong listening and communication skills; ability to motivate patients.
• Adaptability to changing patient populations/worksites.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Understanding medical terminology used in clinical settings.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide recreation interventions to groups or individuals.
• Contribute to assessment, planning and evaluation of recreation therapy services.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to support holistic client care.

Skills

BLS-C Certification

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Adaptability

Independence

Medical terminology proficiency

French (preferred)

Education

Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Req ID: 228935
Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ Recreation SSRH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 17-Nov-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager and under the direction of the interprofessional team, 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. The Recreation Therapy Associate contributes to assessment, evidence-informed interventions, planning and evaluation of recreation therapy services. The Recreation Therapy Associate provides 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

• Post-secondary diploma with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited educational institution or a diploma
• Current BLS-C Certification
• 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 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

Hours

• Permanent full-time, position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Shifts include weekdays, occasional weekends and holidays

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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.