Therapeutic Assistant - Community Transition Program - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Travel

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Central Zone is seeking a Therapeutic Assistant to support mental health and addictions patients within the Community Transition Program. You will assist with health promotion and therapeutic services under RN/LPN supervision and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement care plans.

The role requires Grade 12+ with Therapeutic Recreation Foundations, CPR, and strong interpersonal skills; bilingual French is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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 to carry out the individual's care plan.
• Communicate patient-specific information to enhance the treatment team's knowledge.

Skills

CPR certification

First Aid

NVCI asset

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Community resources

French language

Education

Grade 12+

Therapeutic Recreation Foundations Course

Job description

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Therapeutic Assistant - Community Transition Program - Mental Health & Addictions

Req ID: 228345
Location: CentralZone,Memory Lane
Department: MHA CZ Community Transition Program
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 2-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 12plus 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

$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
• life insurance coverage
• a defined benefit pension plan

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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