Recreation Therapist I

🔍 South Zone, Lethbridge, Melcor Centre

📁: Rehabilitation & Therapy

📅   : ALB00440259 Requisition #

📅   : Jun 27, 2024 Post Date

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Classification: Recreation Therapist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Allied Health

Primary Location: Melcor Centre

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 04-JUL-2024

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 05-AUG-2024

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, On Call

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:

First Aid training prior to first day of work. An Alberta Driver's license and vehicle in good working order. Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies. Active registration as a professional member with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association. National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Fitness Alberta Certification (Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise and Fitness for the Older Adult Exercise specialty) and extensive knowledge and experience in physical activity interventions. Valid Heart and Stroke Foundation-Basic Life Support certification. Aquatic Therapy experience and/or certification Expressive Arts & Music Care experience and/or certification. Dementia Care certification Health Change Methodology. Change Management Courses. Physically able to do job demands. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold these qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

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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