Therapeutic Assistant - Dartmouth, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority
Description
Req ID: 134027
Company:
Nova Scotia Health
Location:
Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital
Department:
MHA CZ ANSU
Type of Employment:
Permanent Hourly PT (70% FTE) x 3 position(s)
Status:
Healthcare Position**
Posting Closing Date: 13-Dec-22
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.
We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province.
Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.
Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Registered Nurse and working in support role to the Registered Nurse, Recreation Therapist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Occupational Therapists and Psychologist.
The Therapeutic Assistant assists in the provision of health, health promotion and therapeutic services to patients on Emerald Hall with a dual diagnosis of Developmental Disability and Mental Illness.
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.
Qualifications:
- Grade XII plus a two year certificate/diploma from a Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation Program or Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation
- Current CPR certification is required
- Current St. John Ambulance First Aid course preferred
- Current certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is an asset
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of community resources
- Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset
Hours of Work:
Four Permanent, Part Time (70%) Positions; 52.5 hours bi-weekly
Salary Information:
Therapeutic Assistant:
$ $22.37 Hourly
Once You've Applied
This 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, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.
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