Recreation Therapist II
- Classification: Recreation Therapist II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Department: Recreation
- Primary Location: Willow Creek
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 13-MAY-2022
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 23-MAY-2022
- Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2023
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $37.85
- Maximum Salary: $50.33
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies. Active or eligible registration for Professional Membership with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA). Minimum three years' related clinical experience as a Recreation Therapist.
Additional Required Qualifications:Completion of Recreation therapy studies, other education equivalent and experience may be considered. Please have resume accompany application in full, for consideration. Demonstrated leadership, organization, education and group facilitation skills. Excellent communication, accountability and time management skills required. Experience with coordinating recreation activities and directing the recreational therapy aide. Assists residents in getting ready for community outings when off site. Assists residents with toileting and personal care as required when required. Works collaboratively with other staff, residents, families, and volunteers. Able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment. Knowledge and experience in accessing community based resources. Must demonstrate flexibility to practice within a continually changing health-care environment. Experience working with seniors and the cognitively impaired patients is required. CPR required. Food safe certification. Ability to utilize safe transferring and lifting equipment (It’s Your Move) is necessary. Ability to handle the physical demands of the position.
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Recreation Therapist II in a rural Long Term Care or supportive living facility preferred. First Aid preferred. Experience providing supervision to Recreation Therapy Aides preferred. Supportive Pathways is an asset.
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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