Recreation Therapist I

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre

📁: Rehabilitation & Therapy

📅   : ALB00426495 Requisition #

📅   : Apr 12, 2024 Post Date

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Classification: Recreation Therapist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Neuro Rehabilitation Programs

Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.80

Posting End Date: 19-APR-2024

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 03-JUN-2024

Temporary End Date: 01-JUN-2025

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 48

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $37.35

Maximum Salary: $49.73

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies. Active or eligible registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation (or equivalent) required. Active Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association membership. Experience working with clients/families requiring neuro rehabilitation within the last 5 years. Experience in providing delegation / assignment and supervision to support personnel who are carrying out those assigned tasks and / or service components. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated excellent organizational and time management skills. Intermediate computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office and Connect Care. Proven initiative, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to function effectively within a patient and family centered team of health care professionals and support staff. Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks: Lifting and transferring patients as required. Pushing and pulling items of approximately 50 kgs. Reaching horizontally or above the head. Walking, standing and/or sitting for extended periods. Computer work. BCLS-HCP certification is a job requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of experience in neuro rehabilitation within the last 5 years. Demonstrated continuing education, process improvement or research in neuro rehabilitation. Recent experience in a neuro rehabilitation community or acute care setting. Experience completing autonomous community outings.

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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