Therapeutic Assistant - Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit - Mental Health & Addictions

Job summary

The Therapeutic Assistant supports the provision of health and therapeutic services to patients under the direction of a Recreation Therapist. They work collaboratively with the inter-disciplinary team to implement individual care plans and communicate patient-specific information.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 223095Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital Department: MHA CZ Emerald Hall Recreation TherapyType of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (70%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 5-Oct-26About 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 Therapeutic Assistant will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the inter-disciplinary team in carrying out the individual's care plan 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 12 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 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; 52.5 hours bi-weeklyCompensation and Benefits $24.75 - $28.36 hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which include 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 Therapeutic Assistant supports the provision of health and therapeutic services to patients under the direction of a Recreation Therapist. They work collaboratively with the inter-disciplinary team to implement individual care plans and communicate patient-specific information.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma and completion of the first year of an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program, including the Foundations course. Current CPR certification is required, while Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and First Aid certifications are considered assets.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Therapeutic recreation
• Health promotion
• Patient care
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Leadership
• Interpersonal skills
• Crisis intervention
• First aid
• CPR
• Community resource knowledge
• Communication
• Innovation
• French Language
• Interpersonal Communications
• First Aid
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Ambulances
• Health Promotion
• Crisis Intervention
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Disabilities
• Recreational Therapy

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation
• Therapeutic Assistant
• Mental Health Assistant
• Health Care Assistants
• Psychiatric Aides