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Therapeutic Assistant - Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit - Mental Health & AddictionsNova Scotia Health and IWK Health • Dartmouth, Nova, CA
Therapeutic Assistant - Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit - Mental Health & Addictions

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

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health • Dartmouth, Nova, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description
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Req ID: 223095
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital
Department: MHA CZ Emerald Hall Recreation Therapy
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (70%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 10-Jul-26

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 12 plus completion of year one from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program which includes the Therapeutic Recreation Foundations Course
  • 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

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

Hours

Permanent, part-time position; 52.5 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$24.75 - $28.36 hourly

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

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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.

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.

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