Therapeutic Assistant - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health's Therapeutic Assistant role in Dartmouth General Hospital supports patients, families and the interprofessional team through recreation therapy techniques and participation in leisure activities. You will help carry out the treatment plan under supervision to maximize patient engagement and outcomes, within an acute care setting.

The role requires completion of a Therapeutic Recreation program year one, CPR, and comfort working in a high-paced environment with

Qualifications

• Must have Grade XII + year one from an accredited 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.
• Behaviour Modification Skills.
• Leisure/Recreation knowledge to support patient care plans for transition.
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary treatment team approaches within acute care.
• Knowledge of patient populations in acute care with cognitive/behavioral needs.

Skills

CPR certification

First Aid certification

NVCI certification

Leisure/Recreation knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

French language

Education

Grade XII + year one Therapeutic Recreation program

Job description

Therapeutic Assistant - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Req ID: 228876
Location: CentralZone,Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: OPCZ DGH & TA's Recreation Therapy
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 6-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager and working under the direction of the recreation therapist and/or regulated health care professional, The Therapeutic Assistant (TA) is a member of the collaborative health care team, providing support to patients, families and interprofessional team members through the incorporation of facilitation techniques, participation in leisure/recreation activities. 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. Under the direction of the recreation therapist and appropriate, involved members of the health care team, TA’s support the patient’s plan of care to maximize the patient’s successful engagement, modeled within a recreation therapy framework.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade XII 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
• Behaviour Modification Skills
• Leisure/Recreation related knowledge and skills to support patient care plans for transition
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary treatment team approaches within acute care and along the continuum of care
• Understanding of patient populations in acute care with cognitive and/or responsive behaviors
• Ability to work in a high pace acute care environment
• Knowledge of community resources
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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 18 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, 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.