Recreation Therapy Associate - Mobility Team, Provincial Mobilization

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Kentville, NS

12d•CA$26 - CA$31•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, and under the supervision of the WZ Frailty Coordinator, the Recreation Therapy Associate is a member of the health care team, providing support to clients and families through the Provincial Frailty and Mobilization program to support early mobilization of clients. Recreation Therapy Associates within the mobility teams will provide early mobilization interventions to individuals in hospital care setting, related to the client’s needs and overall plan of care. Recreation therapy associates practice in adherence to practice standards and scope of employment.

Requirements

Post-secondary diploma with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited educational institution or a diploma
BLS - C
Experience working with individuals with physical/cognitive disabilities
Ability to work effectively within a team or other healthcare professionals
Effective listening and communication skills; ability to motivate patients/veterans
Adaptability/Flexibility: changing and adapting skills to changing patient populations and/or worksites
Ability to work independently, without direct supervision
Ability to understand medical terminology used in a clinical area and use within the documentation

Nice To Haves

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Provide early mobilization interventions to individuals in hospital care setting, related to the client’s needs and overall plan of care.
Practice in adherence to practice standards and scope of employment.
Assist in the plan, develop, implement and evaluation of Recreation programs.