Therapeutic Assistant - Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is hiring a Therapeutic Assistant to support health promotion and therapy services at Nova Scotia Hospital. You will work under supervision to implement care plans and contribute to patient well-being within a collaborative care team.

The role requires completion of Therapeutic Recreation foundations, CPR, and strong communication skills; bilingualism (French) is an asset. This is a permanent, part-time position with benefits and pension eligibility.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of health, health promotion and therapeutic services to patients.
• Work cooperatively with the inter-disciplinary team in carrying out the individual's care plan.
• Communicate patient-specific information to enhance knowledge of the treatment team.

Skills

CPR certification

First Aid

NVCI asset

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of community resources

French asset

Education

Grade 12 + year 1 Therapeutic Recreation program

Job description

Req ID: 229190

Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital

Department: MHA CZ Emerald Hall Recreation Therapy

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (70%) x 1

Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 23-Nov-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

Permanent, part-time position; 52.5 hours bi-weekly

Compensation And Benefits

$24.75 - $28.36 hourly

$29.35 hourly with 25 years service with the employer

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 unit position. 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.