Therapeutic Assistant - Dartmouth, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Verified Company

Dartmouth, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:162121**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital**
Department:MHA CZ Mount Hope Recreation Therapy**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly PT
(50%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: NSGEU
Healthcare

Position
Posting Closing Date:16-Aug-23Nova 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.

About the Opportunity:

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.

About You:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Grade XII plus a one year certificate or diploma from a Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation Program
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

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours:

Permanent Part Time (50%) position; 37.5 hours biweekly

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $23.74 hourly

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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