Req ID:220784Location:Central Zone, Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building - QEIIDepartment:OPCZ VACType of Employment:Casual relief (3% x 1)NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date:15-May-26About The OpportunityReporting to the Health Services Manager, working under the direction of the Recreation Therapist and/or a regulated health care professional, the Therapeutic Assistant (TA) is a member of the collaborative health care team. The TA provides support to patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team through the incorporation of facilitation techniques, participation in leisure/recreation activities in a one‑on‑one or group setting, and communicates patient‑specific information that will enhance the level of knowledge of the interdisciplinary team. The TA works within the interdisciplinary team following the patient’s plan of care to maximize the patient’s successful engagement in leisure and care activities within a recreation therapy framework.About YouOne year post‑secondary recreation therapy program (university or college), including the Foundation of Recreation Therapy course.Current BCLS certification.Current certification in Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)



is an asset.Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.Strong problem‑solving skills.Knowledge of dementia.Experience working with older adults is an asset.Ability to work with minimal supervision.Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset.HoursCasual relief, no guaranteed hours.Compensation and Benefits$24.75 – $28.36 hourly.Union InformationThis 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, advantages, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.EEO StatementNova 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Therapeutic Assistant - Rehabilitation And Supportive Care Services - $24.8 - $28.4 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health
📍 Winnipeg