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Therapeutic Assistant

2 months ago

Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Therapeutic Assistant to join our team at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health. As a member of our collaborative healthcare team, you will provide support to patients, families, and interprofessional team members through facilitation techniques and participation in leisure/recreation activities.

Under the direction of the recreation therapist and appropriate members of the healthcare team, you will work cooperatively and collaboratively to carry out individual treatment programs and communicate patient-specific information to enhance the level of knowledge of the treatment team.

The successful candidate will have completion of year one from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program, including the Therapeutic Recreation Foundations Course, and current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is an asset.

We are looking for a candidate with strong communication skills, both verbally and written, and strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of community resources and competencies in other languages, particularly French, are also an asset.

About You
  • Completion of year one from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program
  • Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is an asset
  • Behaviour Modification Skills
  • Leisure/Recreation related knowledge and skills to support patient care plans for transition
  • Understanding of a multi-disciplinary treatment team approaches within acute care and along the continuum of care
  • Understanding of patient populations in acute care with cognitive and/or responsive behaviors
  • Ability to work in high pace acute care environment
  • Strong communication skills both verbally and written
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset
Hours
  • Long assignment, Part-time position; 60 hours bi-weekly
  • Approximately a 15-month assignment
Compensation and Benefits

$23.86 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package, which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.