Job Description

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
• Gentle Persuasion Approach Program
• Current Non Violent Crisis Intervention Certification
• Suicide Prevention Certification.
• Understands the principles of person and family center care as it relates to a continuing care population.
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral intervention techniques.
• Understands the concepts of working within a care team as an approach to providing resident care.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Understanding and knowledge of ABI, stroke, dementia, and mental health as well as persons living in LTC
• Demonstrated ability to engage residents in therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the implementation of the individual intervention plans as directed by the Recreation Therapist
• Contributes via feedback to the Recreation Therapist in the evaluation of intervention plan's effectiveness.
• Documents daily interactions and tasks on the health care record accoding to the requiremens of the Intervention Plan
• Perform other related duties
• Contributes to a positive working environment and staff morale

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.•

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Halifax, NS B3K 3S5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a degree/diploma in either of the following: Therapeutic Recreation, Social Services, or Occupational Therapy Assistant?
• Are you currently enrolled in a Therapeutic Recreation program?

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-04-01