Recreation Therapy Associate - Rehabilitation Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Yarmouth; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Recreation Therapy Associate to support clients and families through recreation-based interventions. The role is based at Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital, with a 100% full-time schedule and shifts including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

The position requires a post-secondary diploma in Therapeutic Recreation, BLS-C, Class 4 license, and experience with disabilities. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma with concentration in Therapeutic Recreation or equivalent.
• BLS - C certification is required.
• Class 4 license required.
• Experience with individuals with physical/cognitive disabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals and work in a team.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate recreation programs.
• Strong communication and motivational skills.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide recreation interventions to groups or individuals.
• Support holistic functioning of clients and families.
• Work in inpatient, outpatient or community settings as part of the care team.
• Contribute to the plan of care and program evaluation.

Skills

BLS - C

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Independent work

Education

Therapeutic Recreation diploma

Job description

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Recreation Therapy Associate - Rehabilitation Services

Req ID: 215473
Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ Strat-Provincial Mobilization YRH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 5-Oct-26
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Rehabilitation Services, 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
• Class 4 license required
• 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

Permanent Full-Time, 100% FTE; 75 hours biweekly
Shifts include weekdays, occasional 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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
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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