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Recreation Therapy Associate - Long Term Care
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Glace Bay, Nouvelle-Écosse
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is hiring a Recreation Therapy Associate for a long-term care assignment at Taigh Na Mara in the Eastern Zone. The role delivers recreation interventions to individual clients and groups under a therapist's supervision, working full-time for about 13 months at $25.84 to $30.85 per hour, with shifts that may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
Salaire :
25,84 $–30,85 $ de l’heure
Responsabilités :
- Deliver recreation interventions to individual clients and groups
- Support holistic client functioning within the plan of care
- Assist in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs
- Collaborate with the healthcare team and families
Résumé des exigences :
- Post-secondary diploma in Therapeutic Recreation
- BLS-C certification
- Experience with physical or cognitive disabilities
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing populations
- Understanding of medical terminology
- French preferred
Outils et compétences
Avantages mentionnés
Source et dates
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- Date publiée par l’employeur
- 2026-10-15
- Première détection par notre source
- 2026-10-15
- Mise à jour du dossier source
- 2026-11-10
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Détails du poste
| Niveau | Débutant |
| Domaine | Professions paramédicales |
| Heures par semaine | 37.5 |
| Horaire | jour, soir, nuit |
| Déplacements | route : minimes |
| Milieu de travail | Résidence de soins |
| Position | Assis et debout |
| Exigences physiques | physique modéré · ordinateur faible |
| Langues | English, French |
| Candidatures encouragées | Autochtones, Personnes racisées, Nouveaux arrivants, Personnes handicapées, 2ELGBTQI+ |
| Formation | Collégial (DEC) (exigé) |
| Domaines d’études | Therapeutic Recreation |
| Avantages mentionnés | Régime de retraite |
Résumé et détails rédigés par l’IA à partir de l’offre; l’offre de l’employeur fait foi.
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Champ | Valeur |
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| Secteur | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Taille | 10,001+ employees |
| Siège social | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
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| Fondée en | 2015 |
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Req ID: 225943
Location: Eastern Zone, Taigh Na Mara
Department: OPEZ Strat Behave Support Unit HBV
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Union: UNIFOR Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 18-Nov-26
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Resident Care Manager, 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
- 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
- Approximately 13 months
- Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Travel may be required.
Compensation and Benefits
$25.84 - $30.85 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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