Recreation Therapist I - Home Care/ Community

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Rehabilitation/Therapy
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ALB00097161 Requisition #
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  • Classification: Recreation Therapist I
  • Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Department: GP Public Health Centre Rec
  • Primary Location: Grande Prairie Virene Building
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 0.90
  • Posting End Date: 13-MAY-2019
  • Employee Class: Regular Part Time
  • Date Available: 27-MAY-2019
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 2
  • Shifts per cycle: 9
  • Shift Pattern: Days
  • Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
  • Minimum Salary: $35.81
  • Maximum Salary: $47.67
  • 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 for Professional Membership with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Current BCLS-HCP (CPR) certification. Demonstrated professional competencies (assessment, intervention/treatment planning, supervision/leadership to a therapy team, critical thinking, judgment, documentation, research, evaluation, program development, case management, etc.). Previous experience as a Recreation Therapist developing and providing functional intervention, leisure education and recreation participation in a variety of clinical and community settings. Experience developing and presenting related Therapeutic Recreation educational programs to a wide audience. Extensive knowledge and practical experience with translating research/evaluation and standards/guidelines. Must be able to work independently and possess strong participative and collaborative skills including excellent communication skills.ms to promote positive outcomes for clients. Demonstrated superior clinical judgment, ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with a variety of disciplines, management and physicians. Proven ability to be resourceful, creative, adaptive and flexible. Physically capable of pushing wheelchairs for an extended period of time and performing client transfers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with geriatric or psycho-geriatric and mental health population is desirable. Alberta Fitness and Leadership Certificate. Experience with providing input into the selection of staff. Proven ability to provide effective leadership and supervision to staff, students and volunteers. Experience with providing input into budgets, developing proposals and researching and selecting clinical supplies and equipment. Proficient computer and communications technology skills.

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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