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Nova Scotia Health Authority

Therapeutic Assistant - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Dartmouth, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 29, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

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Req ID: 228876

Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital

Department: OPCZ DGH & TA's Recreation Therapy

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

Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 6-Nov-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager and working under the direction of the recreation therapist and/or regulated health care professional, The Therapeutic Assistant (TA) is a member of the collaborative health care team, providing support to patients, families and interprofessional team members through the incorporation of facilitation techniques, participation in leisure/recreation activities. 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. Under the direction of the recreation therapist and appropriate, involved members of the health care team, TA’s support the patient’s plan of care to maximize the patient’s successful engagement, modeled within a recreation therapy framework.

About You

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

Grade XII plus completion of year one from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program which includes the Therapeutic Recreation Foundations Course
Current CPR certification is required
Current St. John Ambulance First Aid course preferred
Current certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is an asset
Behaviour Modification Skills
Leisure/Recreation related knowledge and skills to support patient care plans for transition
Understanding of multi-disciplinary treatment team approaches within acute care and along the continuum of care
Understanding of patient populations in acute care with cognitive and/or responsive behaviors
Ability to work in a high pace acute care environment
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 bi-weekly
Approximately 18 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

Support patients, families, and interprofessional team members by facilitating participation in leisure and recreation activities within a recreation therapy framework. Work with the interdisciplinary treatment team to carry out individual treatment programs, support patients’ plans of care, and communicate patient-specific information.

Requirements

Requires Grade XII and completion of the first year of an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program, including the Therapeutic Recreation Foundations Course, as well as current CPR certification. First Aid is preferred; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification is an asset, along with behaviour modification skills and knowledge of acute care populations, care transitions, and community resources.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation
Leisure and Recreation Activities
Patient Care Support
Facilitation Techniques
Treatment Program Support
Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Behaviour Modification
Crisis Intervention
Acute Care
Responsive Behaviours
Cognitive Support
Care Transitions
Community Resource Knowledge
CPR
First Aid

Benefits

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

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Keywords

Therapeutic Assistant
Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation Therapy
Leisure Activities
Patient Care
Care Plans
Treatment Programs
Facilitation Techniques
Behaviour Modification
Interdisciplinary Treatment Team
Acute Care
Cognitive Behaviours
Responsive Behaviours
Care Transitions
Community Resources
CPR Certification
First Aid
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Patient and Family Support
Health Care

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