Recreation Therapist I
Your Opportunity:
This is a unique opportunity in Central Zone to be part of the project team to implement the QoL Grant funding for the Chrysalis Project: Culture Change, transforming facilities into resident-choice inspired homes. This position requires a full-time commitment for a 2-year term including on-site visits and travel throughout Central Zone to all 26 Type A Homes (LTC). Occasional overnight stays will be required. The project team will visit each site to educate and guide staff (using the FASCCI model) to ensure residents/ staff and families are engaged and have a voice in the design. The project team will be hands on with the implementation, process and plan at each site. As the Recreation Therapist I – Project Team member you will work closely with the Project Lead and the project team of 4, to facilitate and implement this 2-year project process and plan at each of the 26 sites.
Description:
As a Recreation Therapist I, you will be working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive services for patients (clients, residents) within your assigned program or service area. You will ensure the level of therapeutic recreation practice is evidence based, patient-and family-centred, and in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice. You will complete assessment, treatment, education and management of clients¿ treatment progress and provide clinical support and consultation. You will collaborate and communicate with the health care team and participate in patient rounds, family conferences and meetings as related to the client and family.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Recreation Therapist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Quality of Life Project Central Zone
- Primary Location: Red Deer 49th Street Community
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-APR-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 20-MAY-2025
- Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 1
- Shifts per cycle: 5
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $37.35
- Maximum Salary: $49.73
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies. Active or eligible registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).
Additional Required Qualifications:Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills including ability to educate and train staff. Experience writing program protocols and evaluating programs. Excellent organizational skills with experience with project implementation.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience as a recreation therapist in Type A homes (LTC) preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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