Recreation Therapy Associate

Req ID: 213920Location: Eastern Zone, St. Martha's Regional Hospital  Department: OPEZ ALC Rehabilitation SMRType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 23-Dec-25About the OpportunityReporting to the Manager of Rehabilitation Services, and under the supervision of a therapist, the Recreation Therapy Associate is a member of the health care team, providing support to clients and families through the application of recreation intervention to support holistic functioning of clients. Recreation Therapy Associates provide interventions to groups or individuals in inpatient, outpatient or community settings, related to the client’s leisure needs and overall plan of care. Recreation therapy associates practice in adherence to practice standards and scope of employment. About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:Post-secondary diploma with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited educational institution or a diplomaBLS - CExperience working with individuals with physical/cognitive disabilitiesAbility to work effectively within a team or other healthcare professionalsAbility to assist in the plan, develop, implement and evaluation of Recreation programsEffective listening and communication skills; ability to motivate patients/veteransAdaptability/Flexibility: changing and adapting skills to changing patient populations and/or worksitesAbility to work independently, without direct supervisionAbility to understand medical terminology used in a clinical area, and use within the documentation.Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.HoursPermanent, Full-Time Position (100%); 75 Hours Bi-weeklyMay be required to work weekendsTravel to other sites is required and must have access to a reliable vehicle Compensation and Benefits$25.84 - $30.85 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.   Once You've AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program.  If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000.  ​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.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.Nova Scotia Health’s Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees in their career development and progression with résumé-building, interview skill development, resources and advice for optimizing job searches, and more.  Employees can book a one-on-one meeting or view upcoming workshops on the ECA Intranet page or via email at employeecareeradvice@nshealth.ca.