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Therapeutic Assistant

2 months ago

Halifax, Canada Northwood Full time

We are currently accepting applications for a Term, Full-Time Therapeutic Assistant to join our Halifax team

Summary:

Reporting to the Recreation Therapist (Allied Health Lead), the Therapeutic Assistant will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the inter-professional team to carry out the individual's intervention plan. The therapeutic assistant provides support to the resident and inter-professional team members using therapeutic interventions, facilitation techniques, and participation in leisure/recreation programming in a 1:1 or group setting.

Qualifications:

  • Diploma from an accredited post-secondary educational institution:
  • 2 year Therapeutic Recreation Diploma

Assets:

  • Dementia: Understanding the Journey Course
  • Gentle Persuasion Approach Program
  • Current Non Violent Crisis Intervention Certification
  • Suicide Prevention Certification.
  • Understands the principles of person and family center care as it relates to a continuing care population.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral intervention techniques.
  • Understands the concepts of working within a care team as an approach to providing resident care.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Understanding and knowledge of ABI, stroke, dementia, and mental health as well as persons living in LTC
  • Demonstrated ability to engage residents in therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities: As per the Therapeutic Assistant job description.

Salary / Benefits: As per the Northwood scale.

Hours of Work: 80 hours Bi-weekly (8 - 12 Hour Shifts) - Days/Evenings

Effective Date: Immediately, Term ending March 31, 2025.

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