At a Glance
- Tasks: Support recreation therapy by facilitating leisure activities and patient engagement.
- Company: Join the compassionate team at Dartmouth General Hospital.
- Benefits: Full-time position with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary health care team.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on patients' lives through recreation therapy.
- Qualifications: Grade XII, Therapeutic Recreation program completion, and CPR certification required.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 $ per year.
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
Nova Scotia Health offers a collaborative work environment that emphasizes professional growth and mentorship opportunities. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, including signing bonuses for certain positions, and the chance to engage in meaningful work that impacts the health of communities across the province. The organization is committed to operational improvement and strategic planning, providing staff with the tools and support needed to excel in their roles.
