Therapeutic Assistant

1 week ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Req ID:161838**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone,
Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII

Department:

OPCZ ABI Recreation Therapy**
Type of Employment:Temporary
Hourly FT long-assignment
(**100%
FTE) x **1
position(s)****Status: NSGEU
Healthcare** Position**
Posting Closing Date:3-Aug-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:


Reporting to the Program Manager and working under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse and Recreation Therapist, the Therapeutic Assistant assists in the provision of health, health promotion and therapeutic services to the rehabilitation population.

The Therapeutic Assistant will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the inter-disciplinary 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.

The Therapeutic Assistant may be required to work throughout the QEII site.

About You:

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

  • Grade XII plus a one year certificate or diploma from a Recreation or 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
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset


Successful external 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 7month assignment

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $23.74 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

  • Therapeutic Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Req ID: 161838 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: CentralZone, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII Department: OPCZ ABI Recreation Therapy Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT(100%FTE) x 1position(s) Status: NSGEUHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 31-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in...

  • Therapeutic Assistant

    1 month ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Req ID: 161838 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: CentralZone, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII Department: OPCZ ABI Recreation Therapy Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT(100%FTE) x 1position(s) Status: NSGEUHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 31-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in...

  • Therapeutic Assistant

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Req ID:126422**Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation:Central Zone, Dartmouth General HospitalDepartment:OPCZ DGH & TA's Recreation Therapy**Type of Employment:Casual Casual Relief (**3% FTE) x **10 position(s)**Status:Healthcare** NSGEU position**Posting Closing Date:15-Mar-23**Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with...

  • Therapeutic Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Req ID: 173696 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: CentralZone, Dartmouth General Hospital Department: OPCZ DGH & TA's Recreation Therapy Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief(3%FTE) x 5position(s) Status: NSGEUHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 7-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some...

  • Therapeutic Assistant

    1 month ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Req ID: 173696 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: CentralZone, Dartmouth General Hospital Department: OPCZ DGH & TA's Recreation Therapy Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief(3%FTE) x 5position(s) Status: NSGEUHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 7-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some...

  • Smartech Rehab Assistant

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Northwood Full time

    Join the Northwood teamReporting to the SMARTech Occupational TherapistMajor Responsibilities: Helps the SMARTech OT promote, restore, maintain, and/or enhance a research participant's functioning (mobility, selfcare, productivity, leisure, daytoday activities). Provides input for the modification of care plans Facilitates programs to assist research...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Req ID:174822**Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation:Central Zone, Victoria Building - QEII**Department:OPCZ Med/Surg/Cancer Care OT**Type of Employment:Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)**Status: NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date:11-Apr-24Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some...

  • Assistant Professor

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

    Please see Special Instructions for more details:N/A [LEAVE THIS SPACE BLANK]Position Details: Position InformationPosition Title Assistant Professor Health PromotionPosting Number F416PType of position Tenure StreamDepartment/Unit Health & Human PerformanceLocation Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaAbout the opportunity-Dalhousie University is comprised of 6,000...

  • Assistant Manager

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Req ID:160451**Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation:Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII**Department:NFS Distribution HI**Type of Employment:Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)**Status: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union PositionPosting Closing Date:18-Jul-23Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant/physical Therapy

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Shannex Full time

    If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work - they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.We are searching for a Occupational Therapy Assistant / Physiotherapy...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    16 hours ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    ​Req ID: 183183 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Central Zone, Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building - QEII Department: OPCZ VAC Occupational Therapy Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (50% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: NSGEUHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 10-Jul-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova...

  • Occupational Therapiy Assistant/physical Therapiy

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Shannex Full time

    If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work - they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.We are searching for a Full time Occupational Therapy...

  • Recreation Therapist

    16 hours ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Req ID: 182976 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: CentralZone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII Department: OPCZ Neuro Science Acute Care Rec Therap Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment(30%FTE) x 1position(s) Status: NSGEUHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 27-Jun-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of...

  • Part-time Academic: Nurs 2750 Health

    1 month ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

    Position Details Position Information Position Title Part-Time Academic: NURS 2750 Health & Healing II: Pathophysiology and Therapeutics - Fall Posting Number PTAP2479P Department/Unit Nursing Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Summary & Key Responsibilities Co-Lecturer for NURS Health & Healing II: Pathophysiology and TherapeuticsThis...

  • Part-time Academic: Nurs 2720 Health

    1 month ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

    Position Details Position Information Position Title Part-Time Academic: NURS 2720 Health & Healing I: Pathophysiology and Therapeutics - Fall Posting Number PTAP2478P Department/Unit Nursing Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Summary & Key Responsibilities Co-Lecturer for NURS Health & Healing I: Pathophysiology and...

  • Part-time Academic: Nurs 2750 Health

    3 weeks ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

    Position Details Position Information Position Title Part-Time Academic: NURS 2750 Health & Healing II: Pathophysiology and Therapeutics - Fall Posting Number PTAP2479P Department/Unit Nursing Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Summary & Key Responsibilities Co-Lecturer for NURS Health & Healing II: Pathophysiology and TherapeuticsThis...

  • Part-time Academic: Nurs 2720 Health

    3 weeks ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

    Position Details Position Information Position Title Part-Time Academic: NURS 2720 Health & Healing I: Pathophysiology and Therapeutics - Fall Posting Number PTAP2478P Department/Unit Nursing Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Summary & Key Responsibilities Co-Lecturer for NURS Health & Healing I: Pathophysiology and...

  • Summer Student

    3 weeks ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Northwood Full time

    Summer Student Term Positions - Halifax CampusJoin the Northwood team this summer 2024We are looking for dynamic individuals to be a part of our team at the Halifax Campus for the following positions:Recreation Therapy AssistantMusic Coordinator Mental Health WorkerAll Positions Details:Length of the term: 10 weeks - Part time positionsNumber of hours: hours...

  • Summer Student

    2 months ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Northwood Full time

    Summer Student Term Positions - Halifax CampusJoin the Northwood team this summer 2024We are looking for dynamic individuals to be a part of our team at the Halifax Campus for the following positions:Recreation Therapy AssistantMusic Coordinator Mental Health WorkerAll Positions Details:Length of the term: 10 weeks - Part time positionsNumber of hours: hours...

  • Summer Ready for Rec Specialized Inclusion Support

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time

    Job Posting***Are you looking for a fun and rewarding summer job? Do you enjoy and want more experience working with children with a variety of support needs?The Ready for Rec Camp provides an opportunity for children and youth who require additional support to be in a camp environmental with less children and more staff.The Ready for Rec Specialized...