Recreation Therapy Associate - Long Term Care

Job summary

The Recreation Therapy Associate provides support to clients and families through the application of recreation interventions to support holistic functioning. They assist in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating recreation programs for individuals or groups in clinical settings.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 225943Location: Eastern Zone, Taigh Na Mara Department: OPEZ Strat Behave Support Unit HBVType of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 Union: UNIFOR Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 18-Nov-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Resident Care Manager, and under the supervision of a therapist, the Recreation Therapy Associate is a member of the health care team, providing support to clients and families through the application of recreation intervention to support holistic functioning of clients. Recreation Therapy Associates provide interventions to groups or individuals in inpatient, outpatient or community settings, related to the client’s leisure needs and overall plan of care. Recreation therapy associates practice in adherence to practice standards and scope of employment. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Post-secondary diploma with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited educational institution or a diploma BLS - C Experience working with individuals with physical/cognitive disabilities Ability to work effectively within a team or other healthcare professionals Ability to assist in the plan, develop, implement and evaluation of Recreation programs Effective listening and communication skills; ability to motivate patients/veterans Adaptability/Flexibility: changing and adapting skills to changing patient populations and/or worksites Ability to work independently, without direct supervision Ability to understand medical terminology used in a clinical area, and use within the documentation. 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 biweekly Approximately 13 months Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel may be required. Compensation and Benefits $25.84 - $30.85 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. 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. 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. ​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.

What you’ll do

The Recreation Therapy Associate provides support to clients and families through the application of recreation interventions to support holistic functioning. They assist in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating recreation programs for individuals or groups in clinical settings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a post-secondary diploma with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited institution and possess BLS-C certification. Experience working with individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities is required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Therapeutic recreation
• Patient care
• Recreation intervention
• Documentation
• Medical terminology
• Communication skills
• Active listening
• Teamwork
• Patient motivation
• Adaptability
• Flexibility
• Care planning
• Program evaluation
• Communication
• Innovation
• French Language
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Disabilities
• Motivational Skills
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Recreational Therapy

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation
• Recreation Therapy Intern
• Entertainment / Recreation Attendant
• Creative and Performing Artists Not Elsewhere Classified
• Amusement and Recreation Attendants

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