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Therapeutic Assistant - Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit - Mental Health & Addictions
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Overview
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is hiring a Therapeutic Assistant for an adult neurodevelopmental stabilization unit in Central Zone, working under a Recreation Therapist and alongside an interdisciplinary team. The role is permanent part-time at 70% (52.5 hours bi-weekly), paid $24.75 to $28.36 hourly, rising to $29.35 with 25 years of service.
Pay:
$24.75–$29.35 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist in delivering health and therapeutic services to patients
- Carry out individual care plans with the interdisciplinary team
- Communicate patient-specific information to the treatment team
- Work under direction of a Recreation Therapist and RN/LPN
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 plus year one of accredited Therapeutic Recreation program
- Therapeutic Recreation Foundations Course
- Current CPR certification required
- Current St. John Ambulance First Aid preferred
- NVCI certification an asset
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 26.25 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | CPR, St. John Ambulance First Aid, Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Therapeutic Recreation |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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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, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
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- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
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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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 234 |
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Req ID: 229190
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital
Department: MHA CZ Emerald Hall Recreation Therapy
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (70%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 23-Nov-26
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Registered Nurse / LPN and working under the direction of a Recreation Therapist, the Therapeutic Assistant assists in the provision of health, health promotion and therapeutic services to patients. The Therapeutic Assistant will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the inter-disciplinary team in carrying out the individual's care plan 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:
- Grade 12 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
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of community resources
- Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, part-time position; 52.5 hours bi-weekly
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.
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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