Therapy Assistant (Recreation Therapy Assistant)

🔍 South Zone, Brooks, Brooks Health Centre

📁: Occupational Therapy/Physio

📅   : ALB00001934 Requisition #

📅   : Jan 09, 2018 Post Date

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Classification: Therapy Assistant

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Department: SZ BRO HC Recreation

Primary Location: Brooks Health Centre

Multi-Site: At or Out of

FTE: 0.80

Posting End Date: 16-JAN-2018

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 26-JAN-2018

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 1

Shifts per cycle: 4

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $24.08

Maximum Salary: $30.18

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training may be considered.

Additional Qualifications:

Therapeutic Recreation or Therapy Assistant diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution required. Minimum 1-year experience working in a rehabilitation setting providing therapy for individuals with chronic disease and complex dementia needs. Alberta Leadership and Fitness Certification with a specialty in Fitness for the Older Adult required (AHS will allow maximum 6-months to become certified). Valid BCLS-HCP and First Aide certificate required (must achieve within 3-months). Proven organizational & time management skills. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Able to accept verbal and written instructions. Able to work with minimal supervision. Professional and courteous manner. Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel. Punctual, meticulous and reliable. Demonstrates regular attendance. Physically capable of pushing wheelchairs for an extended period of time and performing client transfers. Class 4 license required (must achieve within 3-month) and able to safely operate a Handibus. Class 5 license and a reliable vehicle as travel may be required to provide therapy to clients in the community. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold these qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of medical terminology 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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