Recreation Therapy Assistant (Adult Day Program) - Summer - Term Part Time (8 Weeks) Positions

Summer Student Term Positions - Sackville, Dartmouth, Bedford Campuses

Join the Northwood team this summer!

We are looking for dynamic individuals to be a part of our team at Sackville, Bedford and Dartmouth campuses for the position of Recreation Therapy Assistant - summer students.

Positions Details:

Length of the term: 8 weeks - Part-time - Term positions

Number of hours: 70 hours bi-weekly (7 hour Shifts - Days)

Salary: $18.50 per hour

Start Date: June 26, 2026

End Date: August 20, 2026

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Grade 11 or higher
• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act(1). , and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
• Interest in working with older adults living with dementia.

Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Plans, implements and evaluates daily activities and programs.
• Ensures the safety of the participants.
• Provides support/assists with daily living skills.
• Follows care plan and provides input.
• Provide clients with appropriate assistance and information to be able to participate in community gatherings, special events, recreation activities and physical fitness while at the Adult Day Program.
• Maintain communication with multiple clients and caregivers.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental goals and objectives.
• Participate in the process of ensuring that the needs of clients are anticipated and satisfied with relation to the functions of all programs/special events/etc.
• Participates in organizational learning and change.
• Participates as a member of the team in planning and operations to gain on the job skills training.

If these exciting opportunities interests you, please send click APPLY! Include a current resume.

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.