Recreation Therapy Associate

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

**Req ID**:158313**
**Company: Nova Scotia Health**
**Location**:Central** **Zone, **Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building - QEII**
**Department**:OPCZ VAC**
**Type of Employment**:Temporary** **Hourly FT long-assignment** **(**100%** **FTE) x **1** **position(s)**
**Status: NSGEU** **Healthcare** Position**
**Posting Closing Date**:8-Aug-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**:
This position is based out of Camp Hill, Veterans Memorial Building.

**About You**:
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- A post-secondary diploma with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited educational institution or a diploma
- Standard First Aid
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention considered an asset
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BCLS CPR)
- Experience working with individuals with physical/cognitive disabilities
- Experience working with older adults who have dementia
- Ability to work effectively within a team or other healthcare professionals
- Ability to assist in the plan, develop, implement and evaluation of Therapeutic Recreation programs
- Effective listening and communication skills; ability to motivate residents
- Adaptability/Flexibility: changing and adapting skills to changing patient populations and/or worksites
- Ability to work independently, without direct supervision
- Ability 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.

**Hours**:

- Long assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
- Approximately a 12-month assignment
- Schedule include weekend rotation and some evenings

**Compensation and Incentives**:
$22.72 - $25.82 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.

**Follow Us

  • Recreation Therapy Associate

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:152993** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Central** **Zone, **Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII** **Department**:MHA CZ Rec Therapy Acute Care ABJL** **Type of Employment**:Temporary** **Hourly FT short-assignment** **(**100%** **FTE) x **1** **position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Healthcare** Position** **Posting Closing...

  • Recreation Programmer

    3 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Ocean View Full time

    Ocean View Continuing Care Centrein Eastern Passage, NS, Canada Facility:Ocean View Continuing Care Centre Location:Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia Job Category:Recreation Position Available:1.0 FTE Full-Time Facility Description: For over 50 years, Ocean View has been dedicated to our mission to provide person-directed care with compassion and grace. We...

  • Recreation Therapy Associate

    7 hours ago

    Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:189803** **Location**:Central** Zone, **Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building - QEII** **Department**:OPCZ VAC** **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly PT** (**70%**) x **1** **NSGEU** **Healthcare** Position** **Posting Closing Date**:25-Oct-24** Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some...

  • Recreation Therapy Associate

    7 days ago

    Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:180509** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Central** Zone, **Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII** **Department**:MHA CZ Psychiatric 7 Lane** **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **1** position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Healthcare** Position** **Posting Closing Date**:3-Jun-24** Nova Scotia Health is the...

  • Recreation Programmer

    14 hours ago

    Halifax, Canada Shannex Incorporated Full time

    Job Number: J- Job Title: Recreation Programmer Job Category: Allied Health (PT, OT, PTA/OTA, Social Work, Dietitian, Recreation & Wellness, Music Therapy) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Date Posted: January 21, Closing Date: February 21, Number of Positions: 1 Job Description If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider...

  • Physio/recreation Assistant

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Canada Dr. Nina Woulff Full time

    This position is rigorous, interesting, and unique. The job integrates elements of Physical, Occupational and Recreation Therapies. A Cover Letter should be included which describes why you seek this position and any previous experience with physically disabled adults. The articulate and engaging client uses a manual wheelchair for mobility and is currently...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:156224** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Central** Zone, **Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII** **Department**:OPCZ Occupational Therapy QE2** **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **1** position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Healthcare** Position** **Posting Closing Date**:16-Aug-23** Nova...

  • Clinical Practice Leader

    8 hours ago

    Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:211245** **Location**:Central** Zone,**Dickson Building - QEII** **Department**:CANC Radiation Therapy** **Type of Employment**:Permanent**Hourly FT** (**100%**) x**1** **NSGEU** **Healthcare** Position** **Posting Closing Date**:23-Oct-25** Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized...

  • Massage Therapy Clinic Supervisor

    6 hours ago

    Halifax, Canada Eastern College Full time

    Eastern College Inc. is actively seeking an experienced **Registered Massage Therapist**, interested in joining the **Halifax campus** team to be a **Massage Therapy Clinic Supervisor**. **Primary Responsibility**: The **Massage Therapy** **Clinic Supervisor** provides instruction, guidance and mentoring to students as they move from the textbook to the...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    7 days ago

    Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:173490** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Central** Zone, **Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII** **Department**:OPCZ STRAT-EARLY STROKE DISCHARGE-QE2** **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **1** position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Healthcare** Position** **Posting Closing...