Recreation Therapy Associate - Kentville, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Verified Company

Kentville, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:157756**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Western
Zone, Valley Regional Hospital**
Department:OPWZ Medical B Stroke Unit**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly PT
(70%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: CUPE
Healthcare

Position
Posting Closing Date:22-Jun-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:

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.

Recreation Therapy Associates practice in adherence to recreation therapy practice standards and scope of employment.

About You:

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

Post-secondary diploma with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited educational institution
Standard First Aid
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BCLS CPR)
Experience working with individuals with physical/cognitive disabilities
Ability to work effectively within a team or other healthcare professionals
Ability to assist in the plan, develop, implement and evaluation of Therapeutic Recreation programs
Effective listening and communication skills; ability to motivate patients
Adaptability/Flexibility: changing and adapting skills to changing patient populations and/or worksites
Ability to work independently, without direct supervision
Ability to understand medical terminology used in a clinical area, and use within the documentation
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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

Hours:

Permanent Part Time 70%; 52.5 hours biweekly

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $25.82 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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