Summer Student Term Positions - Halifax Campus

Join the Northwood team this summer 2024!

We are looking for dynamic individuals to be a part of our team at the Halifax Campus for the following positions:

• Recreation Therapy Assistant
• Music Coordinator
• Mental Health Worker

All Positions Details:

Length of the term: 10 weeks - Part time positions

Number of hours: 60 - 70 hours bi-weekly (Varied Shifts - Days)

Salary: $16.30 per hour

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.
• Must have an interest in working in Long Term Care

RECREATION THERAPY ASSISTANT

• Must be a student taking Therapeutic Recreation at either the university or college level.
• Experience in the delivery of recreational/leisure programs with a senior population would be an asset

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To assist seniors living in care to participate in daily therapeutic recreation programs including music and art based activities.
• To maximize resident opportunities to enjoy the outdoors through recreational programs in our outdoor spaces, 1:1 interventions.
• Based on the needs of the facility, the youth will assist in filling gaps arising from non-replaced staff vacations.

Start Date - June 14, 2024

Number of positions: 2

MENTAL HEALTH WORKER

• Minimum one-year experience working in a community-based environment or equivalent experience is required
• Mental Health experience considered an asset. Gardening knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• To provide hands on assistance with resident treatment programs. Help assist residents attending our outdoor gardens.

Start Date: June 14, 2024

Number of positions: 1

MUSIC COORDINATOR POSITION

• Ability to play musical instrument(s) and/or sing; Perform to small and large audiences; Event planning and facilitation

Responsibilities:

• Participate and support community recreation, and wellness programs
• Provide seniors with appropriate assistance and information to be able to participate in community gatherings, musical events, and small group music programs
• Plan and implement music group activities
• Perform for senior groups

Start Date: June 14, 2024

Number of positions: 1

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.