Resident/Client Services Manager (LPN)

Shannex Incorporated; Halifax; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health in Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital is seeking a Therapeutic Assistant to support Recreation Therapy under RN/LPN supervision and a Recreation Therapist. You will assist in delivering health promotion and therapeutic services to patients and collaborate with the care team to implement treatment plans.

Applicants should have Grade 12 plus year one in Therapeutic Recreation, CPR, First Aid (NVCI asset preferred) and strong leadership with language skills considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus completion of year one from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Current First Aid course preferred.
• Current certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the provision of health, health promotion and therapeutic services to patients under supervision.
• Works with the inter-disciplinary team to carry out the individual's care plan and communicate patient-specific information.

Skills

Strong leadership

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of community resources

French helpful

Education

Grade 12 + year 1 Therapeutic Recreation program

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

NVCI asset

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Req ID: 227895
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital
Department: MHA CZ Emerald Hall Recreation Therapy
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 16-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Registered Nurse / LPN and working under the direction of a Recreation Therapist, the Therapeutic Assistant assists in the provision of health, health promotion and therapeutic services to patients. The Therapeutic Assistant will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the inter-disciplinary team in carrying out the individual's care plan and communicating patient specific information that will enhance the level of knowledge of the treatment team.

About You

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

• Grade 12 plus completion of year one from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program which includes the Therapeutic Recreation Foundations Course
• Current CPR certification is required
• Current St. John Ambulance First Aid course preferred
• Current certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is an asset
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of community resources
• Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

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 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

$24.75 - $28.36 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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.