Therapeutic Assistant - ECFH - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a part-time Therapeutic Assistant to assist in delivering therapeutic services and health promotion to patients. The ideal candidate will have relevant training and certifications, as well as strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a healthcare team. This role offers competitive hourly compensation and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful patient care.

Benefits

Free parking

Health benefits package

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus completion of year one from a Therapeutic Recreation program.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of community resources is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of health and therapeutic services.
• Work cooperatively with the inter-disciplinary team.
• Communicate patient specific information to enhance care.

Skills

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of community resources

Competencies in other languages

Education

Grade 12 plus completion of year one from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program

Current CPR certification

Current certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

Job description

Overview

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.

Req ID: 211137 | Location: Central Zone, East Coast Forensic Hospital | Department: MHA CZ ECFH Occupational Therapy | Type of Employment: Temporary (50% hourly PT long-assignment) x 1 | Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position | Posting Closing Date: 16-Oct-25

Visit us at www.novascotia.com to learn more about Nova Scotia Health and our communities.

About the Opportunity

Please note, parking is free at ECFH

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, Part-Time (50%) / 37.5 Hours Bi-Weekly
• November 2025 to November 2026, approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

$24.75 - $27.66 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 Youve 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.