Recreation Therapist II

🔍 Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Alberta Hospital Edmonton

📁: Rehabilitation & Therapy

📅   : ALB00445798 Requisition #

📅   : Jul 25, 2024 Post Date

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Classification: Recreation Therapist II

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Allied Health and Patient Experience Recreation Therapy

Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 01-AUG-2024

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 12-AUG-2024

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $39.48

Maximum Salary: $52.50

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

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:

Active ATRA Membership. 2-3 years with supervisory/leadership experience. Experience working with individuals with addictions and mental health concerns. Experience with individual and group program facilitation. Heart & Stroke Foundation – BLS (current).

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist through National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) an asset. Class IV Driver’s License an asset. Strong patient and family centered approach with the ability to work within a collaborative team environment, as well as engage in the patient experience, from a site perspective. Demonstration of punctuality, dependability and attendance record verifiable by references.

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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