Therapeutic Assistant - Neurology/Spinal Cord Injury - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

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

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Therapeutic Assistant for a temporary full-time position at Halifax Infirmary. This role involves collaborating with a recreation therapist to provide health services, requiring specific educational qualifications, CPR, and interpersonal skills. The position aims to enhance patient treatment outcomes while being part of a diverse and dedicated team.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Grade XII plus a two-year certificate or diploma in Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing health promotion and therapeutic services to patients.
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Communicates patient-specific information to enhance treatment knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

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: 204362
Location: Central Zone,Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ Neuro Science Acute Care Rec Therap
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% ) x 1
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 13-Jun-25

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.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

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

• Long assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately a 6-month assignment

Compensation and Benefits

$23.10 - $25.19 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 Healthcarebargaining unitposition. 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.