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Recreation Therapy Associate

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA)
Sydney, NS

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Job details

Temporary | Full-time
7 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Dental care
Life insurance

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation
French
Collaborate with other health care professionals
Recreation therapy
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
BLS Certification
Post-secondary education
Class 4 Licence
Medical terminology
Communication skills

Full job description

Req ID: 225253
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: OPEZ Strat Prov Mobilization CBRH
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Union: UNIFOR Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 21-Aug-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Rehabilitation Services, and under the supervision of a therapist, the Recreation Therapy Associate is a member of the health care team, providing support to clients and families through the application of recreation intervention to support holistic functioning of clients. 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 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 or a diploma
BLS - C
Class 4 license required
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 Recreation programs
Effective listening and communication skills; ability to motivate patients/veterans
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

Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Shfits may include days, evenings, nights, and weekends
Travel within the province required

Compensation and Benefits

$25.84 - $31.93 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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.

Nova Scotia Health 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. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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Recreation Therapy Associate

Health Care Social Worker (BSW)

Clinical Therapist - Child & Adolescent (Masters)

Clinical Therapist -Urgent Care

Clinical Therapist - Schools Plus

Registered Counselling Therapist

Crisis Management Services Counsellor (Critical Incident Response)

Mental Health & Addiction Counsellor II FT PST

Couples Therapist (Registered Psychotherapist)

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