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Nova Scotia Health Authority

Recreation Therapy Associate - Long Term Care

NS, Canada
Glace Bay, NS, Canada

$25.84 - $30.85 hourly · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $25.84 - $30.85 hourly
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 14, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 15, 2026

Original job description

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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: 22-Oct-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 bi weekly
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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Responsibilities

Provide recreation therapy interventions to individuals and groups in inpatient, outpatient, or community settings, supporting clients and families in line with leisure needs and care plans. Work under a therapist’s supervision and follow practice standards and scope of employment.

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary diploma concentrated in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited institution, or a diploma, and BLS-C. Candidates should have experience with people with physical or cognitive disabilities, strong communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate recreation programs.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation Program Planning
Program Development
Program Implementation
Program Evaluation
Working With Physical Disabilities
Working With Cognitive Disabilities
Teamwork
Communication
Active Listening
Patient Motivation
Adaptability
Independent Work
Medical Terminology
Clinical Documentation
BLS-C

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Travel Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Defined Benefit Pension Plan

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Keywords

Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation Therapy
Recreation Interventions
Leisure Needs
Plan of Care
Holistic Functioning
Inpatient Care
Outpatient Care
Community Care
Therapeutic Recreation Diploma
BLS-C
Physical Disabilities
Cognitive Disabilities
Recreation Program Planning
Program Development
Program Implementation
Program Evaluation
Teamwork
Patient Motivation
Medical Terminology
Clinical Documentation
Practice Standards
Scope of Employment
Long-Term Care

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