Req ID: 224303
Location: Central Zone Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: OPCZ DGH & TAs Recreation Therapy
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (80%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 10-Aug-26
Reporting to the Program Manager and working under the direction of the recreation therapist and/or regulated health care professional The Therapeutic Assistant (TA) is a member of the collaborative health care team providing support to patients families and interprofessional team members through the incorporation of facilitation techniques participation in leisure/recreation activities. The Therapeutic Assistant will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team in carrying out the individuals treatment program and communicating patient-specific information that will enhance the level of knowledge of the treatment team. Under the direction of the recreation therapist and appropriate involved members of the health care team TAs support the patients plan of care to maximize the patients successful engagement modeled within a recreation therapy framework.
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.
$24.75 - $28.36 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. (Permanent and Long Assignments only)
What Youll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the provinces largest provider of health services; were 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 youll 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 Youve 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.
Required Experience:
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