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Therapeutic Assistant

2 months ago

Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Therapeutic Assistant to join our team at Nova Scotia Health Authority. As a member of our interdisciplinary treatment team, you will play a vital role in supporting patients, families, and healthcare professionals through the incorporation of facilitation techniques and participation in leisure/recreation activities.

Under the direction of the recreation therapist and appropriate healthcare team members, you will work collaboratively to carry out individual treatment programs and communicate patient-specific information to enhance the level of knowledge of the treatment team. Your primary goal will be to support patients in maximizing their successful engagement, modeled within a recreation therapy framework.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

  • Completion of year one from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program which includes the Therapeutic Recreation Foundations Course
  • 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 a high-paced 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

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

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.