Current jobs related to Recreation Therapy Associate - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Nova Scotia Health Authority
-
Recreation Therapy Associate
3 weeks ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full timeAbout the OpportunityThe Adolescent Intensive Services (AIS) is a comprehensive treatment program that provides 24/7 services to adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19 years old. Reporting to the Manager of AIS, the Recreation Therapy Associate works as a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team to provide mental health and addiction services to...
-
Recreation Therapy Associate
2 weeks ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full timeAbout the OpportunityThe Adolescent Intensive Services (AIS) is a comprehensive treatment program that provides 24/7 services to adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19 years old. Reporting to the Manager of AIS, the Recreation Therapy Associate works as a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team to provide mental health and addiction services to...
-
Recreation Therapy Associate, Ais
4 weeks ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada IWK Health Centre Full timeCompany : IWK Health Req ID: 180458 Department/Program: AIS Primary Mental Health 24/5, Mental Health And Addictions Location: Halifax Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT short-assignment (60% FTE) for 6 months x 1 position(s) Start Date: September 2024 Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit Compensation: $ - $ /hour Closing Date:...
-
Recreation Therapy Associate
2 weeks ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full timeThe OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Recreation Therapy Associate to join our Adolescent Intensive Services (AIS) team at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health. The AIS is a voluntary treatment program that provides 24/7 treatment services to adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19 years old who are struggling with substance use,...
-
Recreation Therapy Associate
2 weeks ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full timeThe OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Recreation Therapy Associate to join our Adolescent Intensive Services (AIS) team at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health. The AIS is a voluntary treatment program that provides 24/7 treatment services to adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19 years old who are struggling with substance use,...
-
Recreation Therapist
1 day ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full timeRecreation Therapist Opportunity A Recreation Therapist is sought to provide support to patients, families, and inter-professional team members through therapeutic intervention to support holistic functioning of patients. Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients...
-
Leisure and Recreation Therapist
3 weeks ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full timeAbout the OpportunityThe Adolescent Intensive Services (AIS) is a comprehensive treatment program that provides 24/7 mental health and addiction services to adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19 years old. As a Recreation Therapy Associate, you will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide therapeutic-based interventions and...
-
Leisure and Recreation Therapist
3 weeks ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full timeAbout the OpportunityThe Adolescent Intensive Services (AIS) is a comprehensive treatment program that provides 24/7 services to adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19 years old. Reporting to the Manager of AIS, the Recreation Therapy Associate works as a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team to provide mental health and addiction services to...
-
Leisure and Recreation Therapist
2 weeks ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full timeAbout the OpportunityThe Adolescent Intensive Services (AIS) is a comprehensive treatment program that provides 24/7 mental health and addiction services to adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19 years old. As a Recreation Therapy Associate, you will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide therapeutic-based interventions and...
-
Leisure and Recreation Therapist
2 weeks ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full timeAbout the OpportunityThe Adolescent Intensive Services (AIS) is a comprehensive treatment program that provides 24/7 services to adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19 years old. Reporting to the Manager of AIS, the Recreation Therapy Associate works as a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team to provide mental health and addiction services to...
-
Recreation Therapist
2 weeks ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Shannex Incorporated Full timeAbout the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Recreation Therapist to join our team at Shannex Incorporated. As a Recreation Therapist, you will play a vital role in developing and implementing wellness programs that enhance the overall quality of life for our residents.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Recreation team to...
-
Recreation Therapist
3 weeks ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Shannex Incorporated Full timeAbout the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Recreation Therapist to join our team at Shannex Incorporated. As a Recreation Therapist, you will play a vital role in developing and implementing wellness programs that enhance the overall quality of life for our residents.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Recreation team to...
-
Recreation Therapist
1 month ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full timeReq ID: 186121 Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII Department: OPCZ ABI Recreation Therapy Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 Healthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 23-Aug-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized...
-
Recreation Therapist
4 days ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Shannex Incorporated Full timeAbout the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Recreation Programmer to join our team at Shannex Incorporated. As a key member of our Recreation team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing wellness programs that enhance the overall quality of life for our residents.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with the...
-
Recreation Therapist
1 week ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Shannex Incorporated Full timeAbout the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Recreation Programmer to join our team at Shannex Incorporated. As a key member of our Recreation team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing wellness programs that cater to the diverse needs and interests of our residents.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with the...
-
Recreation Therapist
1 week ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Shannex Incorporated Full timeAbout the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Recreation Programmer to join our team at Shannex Incorporated. As a key member of our Recreation team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing wellness programs that cater to the diverse needs and interests of our residents.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with the...
-
Recreation Therapist
4 days ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Shannex Incorporated Full timeAbout the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Recreation Programmer to join our team at Shannex Incorporated. As a key member of our Recreation team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing wellness programs that enhance the overall quality of life for our residents.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with the...
-
Recreation Therapist
3 weeks ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Shannex Incorporated Full timeAbout the OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Recreation Therapist to join our team at Shannex Incorporated. As a key member of our Recreation department, you will play a vital role in developing and implementing wellness programs that enhance the quality of life for our residents.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Recreation team to...
-
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
1 month ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full timePosition OverviewThe Recreation Therapist plays a vital role within the interdisciplinary healthcare team, delivering therapeutic interventions aimed at enhancing the holistic well-being of patients. This position involves assessing patient needs, developing tailored intervention plans, and evaluating the effectiveness of recreation therapy services.Key...
-
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
1 month ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full timePosition OverviewThe Therapeutic Recreation Specialist plays a vital role within the healthcare team, delivering essential support to patients and their families. This position focuses on enhancing the holistic well-being of individuals through tailored therapeutic interventions.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the...
Recreation Therapy Associate
3 months ago
Req ID:152339**
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location:
Central
Zone,
Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII
Department:
OPCZ MSK Recreation Therapy**
Type of Employment:Temporary
Hourly FT long-assignment
(**100%
FTE) x **1
position(s)****Status: NSGEU
Healthcare** Position**
Posting Closing Date:22-Mar-23**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.About the Opportunity:
In collaboration with the Recreation Therapist, the Recreation Therapy Associate is responsible for providing therapeutic-based treatment, recreation/participation programs to veterans and family members.
Other key responsibilities of this position include planning and development of programs, responsibility for group safety during on site and community programming, volunteer management and documentation according to departmental standards.
The Recreation Therapy Associate may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio.About You:
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Two-year post secondary diploma/certificate in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation Leadership from an accredited educational institution
- Knowledge of issues surrounding working with individuals who have a disability
- Knowledge of activity analysis and recreation program planning
- Knowledge of community supports and leisure resources
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities
- Flexibility in rapidly changing needs and demands of both patients and staff
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
- Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.
Hours:
- Long assignment, Fulltime position; 75 hours biweekly.
- Approximately a 12month assignment
Compensation and Incentives:
$ $25.45 Hourly
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. 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.
**Follow Us