Therapeutic Assistant - Term (Ending March 31, 2026) - Full Time - Days/Evenings
Health Care Team - Nova Scotia - Full-time, Term
Competition #: A07-25EXT
Posted: February 10, 2025
Closes: February 24, 2025 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time
Location: Northwood Halifax Campus
Job Type: Full-time Term
Schedule: Day, Evening
We are currently accepting applications for a Term, Full-Time Therapeutic Assistant to join our Halifax team!
Summary:
Reporting to the Recreation Therapist (Allied Health Lead), the Therapeutic Assistant will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the inter-professional team to carry out the individual’s intervention plan. The therapeutic assistant provides support to the resident and inter-professional team members using therapeutic interventions, facilitation techniques, and participation in leisure/recreation programming in a 1:1 or group setting.
Qualifications:
* Diploma from an accredited post-secondary educational institution
* 2 year Therapeutic Recreation Diploma
Assets:
* Dementia: Understanding the Journey Course
* Current Non Violent Crisis Intervention Certification
* Understanding of person and family-centered care as it relates to a continuing care population
* Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral intervention techniques
* Understanding of working within a care team as an approach to providing resident care
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
* Knowledge of ABI, stroke, dementia, and mental health as well as persons living in LTC
* Demonstrated ability to engage residents in therapeutic interventions
Responsibilities: As per the Therapeutic Assistant job description.
Salary / Benefits: As per the Northwood scale.
Hours of Work: 80 hours Bi-weekly (8 - 12 Hour Shifts) - Days/Evenings
Effective Date: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
If you are interested in applying for this career opportunity please click APPLY!
Applications: Internal applications must be submitted online through the Northwood Hub. A resume is required when applying for a position outside of your current department.
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