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Ride Commission – Product Technician
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Temporary
- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses
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- Full-time
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Nova Scotia Health Authority

Recreation Therapy Associate - Recreation Therapy

Bridgewater, 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: Dec 2, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

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Req ID: 228935

Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital

Department: OPWZ Recreation SSRH

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Union: CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 17-Nov-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager and under the direction of the interprofessional team, 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. The Recreation Therapy Associate contributes to assessment, evidence-informed interventions, planning and evaluation of recreation therapy services. The Recreation Therapy Associate provides 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
Current BLS-C Certification
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 Therapeutic 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

Permanent full-time, position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Shifts include weekdays, occasional weekends and holidays

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 and addressing leisure needs within the overall plan of care. Contribute to assessment, intervention planning, and evaluation of recreation therapy services while working under the direction of the interprofessional team.

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary diploma concentrated in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited institution, or a diploma, and current BLS-C certification. Candidates should have experience supporting people with physical or cognitive disabilities, strong communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to plan and evaluate programs, work independently, adapt to changing settings, and use medical terminology in documentation.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation Therapy
Client Assessment
Evidence-Informed Interventions
Program Planning and Development
Program Implementation and Evaluation
Group and Individual Interventions
Teamwork
Communication
Active Listening
Patient Motivation
Adaptability
Independent Work
Medical Terminology
Clinical Documentation
BLS-C Certification

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
BLS-C Certification
Healthcare
Interprofessional Team
Client Assessment
Evidence-Informed Interventions
Holistic Functioning
Plan of Care
Leisure Needs
Inpatient Care
Outpatient Care
Community Care
Physical Disabilities
Cognitive Disabilities
Program Planning
Program Development
Program Implementation
Program Evaluation
Medical Terminology
Clinical Documentation
Patient Motivation
Communication
Teamwork

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