Recreation Therapy Associate - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care ServicesReq ID: 227674Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General HospitalDepartment: OPCZ DGH & TA'sType of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1Union: NSGEUHealthcarePositionPosting Closing Date: 22-Oct-26About the OpportunityReporting to the Health Services Manager, and under the direction of the Recreation Therapist, the Recreation Therapy Associate works to support clients and families through application of therapeutic recreation intervention aimed at holistic functioning of clients. The Recreation Therapy Associate contributes to assessment, evidence-informed interventions, planning and evaluation of recreation therapy services. Recreation therapy associates provide interventions to groups or individuals in inpatient, outpatient or community settings, related to the client's leisure needs and overall plan of care. This position will also work closely with the early mobility group.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:A post-secondary diploma with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accreditededucational institutionStandard First AidNon-Violent Crisis Intervention considered an assetCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BCLS CPR)Experience working with individuals with physical/cognitive disabilitiesExperience working with older adults who have dementiaAbility to work effectively within a team or other healthcare professionalsAbility to assist in the plan, develop, implement and evaluation of Therapeutic Recreation programsEffective listening and communication skills; ability to motivate residentsAdaptability/Flexibility: changing and adapting skills to changing patient populations and/or worksitesAbility to work independently,



without direct supervisionAbility to understand medical terminology used in a clinical area, and use within the documentationCompetencies in other languages an asset, French preferredHoursPermanent full-time position; 75 hours biweeklyCompensation and Benefits$25.84 - $30.85 HourlySuccessful 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.What You'll Love About Nova Scotia HealthNova 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 cutting-edge, 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.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.Job Segment: Recreation Therapy, Rehabilitation, Therapy, Healthcare

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