Recreational Therapist I
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- Allied Health
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- COV00050778 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
The Post-Acute Rehabilitation Program (PARP) is the premier general rehabilitation program in Southern Alberta. It consists of 24 rehabilitation beds that are focused on intensive-inpatient rehabilitation. Additionally, the PARP department hosts 12 Restorative Care beds. This unit primarily admits patients who have rehabilitation potential following a cerebral vascular accident, hip fractures, amputations, various neurological disorders, and other debilitating conditions. Recreation Therapists (RT) are part of the greater rehabilitation team that includes RNs, LPNs, HCAs, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Recreation Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Registered Dietitians, Pharmacists, Unit Clerks, Family Physicians and Physiatrists. Please note: Must be able to travel between various sites/locations; and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
Description:
Description: The Recreation Therapist I is responsible for providing therapeutic recreation services in the area of functional intervention, leisure education and recreation participation. Responsible for assessing client's recreation and leisure needs, developing treatment plans and providing therapeutic programs/ activities to meet these needs. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Recreational Therapist I
- Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program: Post Acute Rehabilitation Program
- Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 05-JUN-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 15-JUN-2025
- Hours per Shift: 4, 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 12
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $37.35
- Maximum Salary: $49.73
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications: Baccalaureate in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or a related field required. Registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association is required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills. Must demonstrate initiative, creativity, and good judgement. Able to perform a variety of therapeutic interventions. Must demonstrate skills in decision making, problem solving and conflict management. Must adhere to Professional and Facility code of ethics. Must be physically capable of transferring, lifting and portering residents and equipment. Must be familiar with the operation of all RT equipment. Must have a Class 4 Drivers License, and/or willing to procure within 3 months of hire/transfer.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience working in a rehabilitation setting preferred. Must have experience working with elderly or disabled individuals. Experience in hospital and community settings an asset. Prior Connect Care experience.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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