Therapeutic Assistant - Casual - Days/Evenings - Halifax Campus - 2 Positions

We are currently accepting applications for a Casual Therapeutic Assistant to join our Halifax team!

Summary:

Reporting to the Recreation Therapist (Allied Health Lead), the Therapeutic Assistant will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the inter-professional team to carry out the individual's intervention plan. The therapeutic assistant provides support to the resident and inter-professional team members using therapeutic interventions, facilitation techniques, and participation in leisure/recreation programming in a 1:1 or group setting.

Qualifications:

• Diploma from an accredited post-secondary educational institution:
• 2 year Therapeutic Recreation Diploma

Assets:

• Dementia: Understanding the Journey Course
• Gentle Persuasion Approach Program
• Current Non Violent Crisis Intervention Certification
• Suicide Prevention Certification.
• Understands the principles of person and family center care as it relates to a continuing care population.
• Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral intervention techniques.
• Understands the concepts of working within a care team as an approach to providing resident care.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Understanding and knowledge of ABI, stroke, dementia, and mental health as well as persons living in LTC
• Demonstrated ability to engage residents in therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the implementation of the individual intervention plans as directed by the Recreation Therapist
• Contributes via feedback to the Recreation Therapist in the evaluation of intervention plan's effectiveness.
• Documents daily interactions and tasks on the health care record accoding to the requiremens of the Intervention Plan
• Perform other related duties
• Contributes to a positive working environment and staff morale

Salary / Benefits: As per the Northwood scale.

Hours of Work: No guarantee of hours (8 - 12 Hour Shifts) - Days/Evenings

Effective Date: Immediately

If you are interested in applying for this career opportunity please click APPLY!

Applications: Internal applications must be submitted online through the Northwood Hub. A resume is required when applying for a position outside of your current department.