Recreation Therapist II

🔍 Calgary Zone, Nanton, Nanton

📁: Rehabilitation & Therapy

📅   : ALB00462645 Requisition #

📅   : Nov 13, 2024 Post Date

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Recovery Alberta: N

Classification: Recreation Therapist II

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Silver Willow Lodge

Primary Location: Nanton

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.40

Posting End Date: 26-NOV-2024

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 05-DEC-2024

Temporary End Date: 30-JUL-2025

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 4

Shifts per cycle: 8

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $39.48

Maximum Salary: $52.50

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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). Minimum three years' related clinical experience as a Recreation Therapist.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Experience working with seniors and the cognitively impaired patients is required. CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration (MAP). Demonstrated leadership, organization, education and group facilitation skills. Excellent communication, accountability and time management skills required. Experience with coordinating recreation activities and directing the recreational therapy aide. Assist residents in getting ready for community outings when off site. Assist residents with toileting and personal care as required when off site. Works collaboratively with other staff, residents, families, and volunteers. Resume must accompany application in order to be considered for position. Able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment. Knowledge and experience in accessing community based resources. Must demonstrate flexibility to practice within a continually changing health-care environment. Class 5 operators license required, must have or able to obtain a Class 4 driver’s license. Food safe certification. Ability to utilize safe transferring and lifting equipment (It’s Your Move) is necessary. Ability to handle the physical demands of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Recreation Therapist II in a rural Long Term Care or supportive living facility preferred. Experience providing supervision to Recreation Therapy Aides preferred. Supportive Pathways is an asset.

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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