Therapeutic Assistant

1 month ago

Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

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

**Req ID: 156713**
**Company: Nova Scotia Health**
**Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital**
**Department: MHA CZ ANSU**
**Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (70% FTE) x 1 position(s)**
**Status: NSGEU** **Healthcare Position**
**Posting Closing Date: 13-Jul-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 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 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

**Hours**

Permanent Part Time (70%) position; 52.5 hours biweekly

**Compensation and Incentives**

$21.77 - $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.

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**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 52.5 per week

**Salary**: $21.77-$23.74 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dartmouth, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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