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Nova Scotia Health Authority

Therapeutic Assistant - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Halifax, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 22, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 23, 2026

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Req ID: 228480

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department: OPCZ Neuro Science Acute Care Rec Therap

Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 30-Oct-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager of the Neurology and Spinal Cord Injury department within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio and working in cooperation with the Recreation Therapist, the Therapeutic Assistant assists in the provision of health, health promotion and therapeutic services to the rehabilitation population. The Therapeutic Assistant will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team in carrying out the individual’s treatment program and communicating patient-specific information that will enhance the level of knowledge of the treatment team.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Diploma from a two year Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation Program
Current CPR certification is required
Current St. John Ambulance First Aid course preferred
Current certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is an asset
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of community resources
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 12 months

Compensation And Benefits

$24.75 - $28.36 hourly

$29.35 Hourly with 25 years' service with the employer

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.

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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Responsibilities

Assist with health, health promotion, and therapeutic services for the rehabilitation population in cooperation with the Recreation Therapist. Work with the interdisciplinary treatment team to carry out individual treatment programs and communicate patient-specific information.

Requirements

A diploma from a two-year Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation program and current CPR certification are required. Current St. John Ambulance First Aid is preferred; Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of community resources are assets, as are additional language competencies, particularly French.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation
Rehabilitation Support
Patient Care
Treatment Program Support
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Leadership
Interpersonal Skills
Knowledge of Community Resources
CPR
First Aid
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Benefits

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

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Keywords

Therapeutic Assistant
Rehabilitation
Supportive Care
Neurology
Spinal Cord Injury
Recreation Therapy
Therapeutic Recreation
Health Promotion
Patient Care
Treatment Program
Interdisciplinary Treatment Team
Community Resources
CPR Certification
St. John Ambulance First Aid
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Leadership
Interpersonal Skills
French

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