Therapy Assistant-Therapeutic Recreation

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Allied Health
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ALB00341906 Requisition #
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  • Classification: Therapy Assistant
  • Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program: Chinook Regional Hospital 5A & 5B units
  • Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Posting End Date: 07-MAR-2023
  • Employee Class: Regular Full Time
  • Date Available: 17-MAR-2023
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 1
  • Shifts per cycle: 5
  • Shift Pattern: Days
  • Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
  • Minimum Salary: $24.62
  • Maximum Salary: $30.86
  • 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 Required Qualifications:

Minimum 1-year experience working in a rehabilitation setting, providing therapeutic recreation for individuals with chronic disease and complex dementia needs required. Fitness Alberta certification: Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise and Fitness for the Older. Valid Heart and Stroke Foundation-Basic Life Support. Music Care and Expressive Arts certification/experience. Dementia Care certification/experience. Class 5 license and a reliable vehicle to travel to client’s home in the community to provide therapy required. Proven organization & time management skills required. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required. Able to accept verbal and written instructions and perform responsibilities with minimal supervision. Professional and courteous manner. Physically capable of pushing wheelchairs for an extended period and perform client transfers. Established skillset with Microsoft Office essential. Punctual, meticulous, reliable and demonstrates regular attendance. Preference will be given to the candidate who currently holds these qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Non-Violent Crises Intervention.

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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