Therapeutic Assistant - Mount Hope Recreation Therapy - Mental Health & Addictions

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Halifax is seeking a Therapeutic Assistant for a casual part-time long assignment. You will assist in providing health and therapeutic services under the direction of a Recreation Therapist, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support patient care. Candidates should have completed year one of an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program and hold current CPR certification. This position offers an hourly rate of $24.75 - $28.63 and eligibility for a benefits package.

Benefits

Eligible for benefits package including health and dental insurance

Long-term disability and life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and completion of year one from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• St. John Ambulance First Aid course is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of health, health promotion, and therapeutic services to patients.
• Collaborate with the inter-disciplinary team on individual care plans.
• Communicate patient-specific information to enhance treatment.

Skills

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of community resources

Competence in other languages

Education

Completion of year one from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program

Current CPR certification

St. John Ambulance First Aid course

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification

Job description

Position Details

Therapeutic Assistant – Casual, Part‑time long assignment (50%) at the MHA CZ Mount Hope Recreation Therapy Department, Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital. NSGEU Healthcare Position – Posting Closing Date: 22-Dec-25.

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 role requires collaboration with the inter‑disciplinary team in carrying out individual care plans and communicating patient‑specific information that enhances the treatment team's knowledge.

About You

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

Hours

• Long Assignment, Part‑time (50%) / 37.5 hours bi‑weekly
• November 2025 – November 2026, approx. 12 months
• Shifts include days, evenings and weekends

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly rate: $24.75 - $28.63.

Eligible for benefits package including health, dental, travel, long‑term disability, life insurance and a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

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

Additional Information

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status should seek clarification regarding seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement before accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to a workforce free of discrimination and values diversity. 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.