Therapeutic Assistant - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

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Req ID: 117956

Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital

Company: NSHA

Department: OPCZ DGH & TA’s Recreation Therapy

Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3% FTE) x 5 position(s)

Union Status: NSGEU

Posting Closing Date: 3-Sep-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Program Manager and working in cooperation with the Recreation Therapist, the Therapeutic Assistant assists in the provision of health, health promotion and therapeutic services to the rehabilitation population. The Therapeutic Assistant will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team in carrying out the individual’s treatment program and communicating patient-specific information that will enhance the level of knowledge of the treatment team

Qualifications

• Completion of College Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation preferred
• Completion of University Degree in Recreation Therapy preferred
• May be considered if enrolled and completed minimally one year of education in Therapeutic Recreation program (College or University)
• BCLS
• Non-Violence Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Training an asset
• Behaviour Modification Skills
• Leisure/Recreation related knowledge and skills to support patient care plans for transition
• Understanding of a multi-disciplinary treatment team approaches within acute care and along the continuum of care
• Understanding of patient populations in acute care with cognitive and/or responsive behaviors
• Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset
  

Hours of Work

• Five (5) casual relief positions
  

Seven days per week with shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours

Salary Information

$20.5134 - $22.3732/hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number
  

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit - NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 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. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.