Therapeutic Assistant - Med/Surg/Cancer Care, Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

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

Job summary

A regional health services provider in Halifax seeks a Therapeutic Assistant to support health and therapeutic services for rehabilitation. Candidates should have a two-year diploma in Therapeutic Recreation, CPR certification, and strong interpersonal skills. This permanent part-time role involves shift work over a 7-day schedule and offers competitive hourly compensation between $24.75 - $27.67, plus benefits like health and dental coverage.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Completion of a two year certificate or diploma in therapeutic recreation.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Knowledge of community resources is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of health promotion and therapeutic services.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Communicate patient-specific information effectively.

Skills

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of community resources

Competencies in other languages

Education

Grade XII plus a two year certificate or diploma from a Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation Program

Current CPR certification

Current St. John Ambulance First Aid course

Current certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 190728
Location: Central Zone, Dickson Building - QEII
Department: OPCZ Med/Surg/Cancer Care RT
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (90%) x 1
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 17-Dec-25

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager and working in cooperation with the Recreation Therapist, the Therapeutic Assistant assists in the provision of health, health promotion and therapeutic services to the rehabilitation population. The Therapeutic Assistant will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team in carrying out the individual’s treatment program 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 XII plus a two year certificate or diploma from a Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation Program
• 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; 67.5 hours bi-weekly
• This position works shifts over a 7 dayper week schedule, including weekends & holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$24.75 - $27.67 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.