Department: MHA CZ Community Transition Program.

Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1. Reporting to the Registered Nurse / LPN and working under the direction of a Recreation Therapist, the Therapeutic Assistant assists in the provision of health, health promotion and therapeutic services to patients.

The Therapeutic

Assistant will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the inter-disciplinary team in carrying out the individual's care plan and communicating patient specific information that will enhance the level of knowledge of the treatment team. Grade 12 plus completion of year one from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program which includes the Therapeutic Recreation Foundations Course John Ambulance First Aid course preferred Current certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is an asset Knowledge of community resources Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Long assignment,



full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly 24.75 - $28.36 hourly $29.35 hourly with 25 years service with the employer 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.

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