Therapeutic Assistant

4 days ago


Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Therapeutic Assistant required to assist in provision of health, health promotion and therapeutic services to patients in a hospital setting.

Nova Scotia Health is a leading provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning.

The Therapeutic Assistant will work cooperatively with the inter-disciplinary team to carry out individual care plans and communicate patient-specific information.

About the Role
  • Assist in provision of health, health promotion and therapeutic services to patients
  • Work cooperatively with the inter-disciplinary team to carry out individual care plans
  • Communicate patient-specific information to enhance the level of knowledge of the treatment team
About You
  • Grade XII plus a one year certificate or diploma from a Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation Program
  • Current CPR certification required
  • Current St. John Ambulance First Aid course preferred
  • Current certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) an asset
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset
Working Conditions
  • Permanent, Part-Time / 52.5 Hours Bi-Weekly
  • $24.69 Hourly
Benefits
  • Health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
  • Defined benefit pension plan


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