Support recreation therapy at Dartmouth General Hospital as a Therapeutic Assistant using facilitation techniques and leisure activities. This is a full-time long assignment.
Nova Scotia Health seeks a Therapeutic Assistant for Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services. Reporting to the Program Manager, you will work under recreation therapist or regulated health care professional direction. The position supports patients, families, and interprofessional team members while carrying out individual treatment programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate patient participation in leisure and recreation activities
- Support individual treatment programs within recreation therapy frameworks
- Communicate patient-specific information to treatment team members
- Support patient plans of care and successful engagement
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams
Requirements:
- Grade XII plus year one Therapeutic Recreation program completion
- Therapeutic Recreation Foundations Course completion
- Current CPR certification
- Behaviour Modification Skills
- Acute care knowledge and responsive behaviour understanding
Apply Therapeutic Recreation knowledge, patient engagement skills, and collaborative care practices at Dartmouth General Hospital.
Therapeutic Assistant Recreation Therapy employer: Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
IWK Health is an exceptional employer located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health and addictions care for youth. With a strong emphasis on training, mentorship, and a collaborative work culture, employees enjoy enhanced benefits and wellness programs while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and equity. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, combined with the commitment to professional growth, makes IWK Health a rewarding place to build your nursing career.
Contact Details:
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Recruitment Team
