Recreation Therapist III
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Recreation Therapist III
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Recreation Therapy
- Primary Location: Melcor Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 13-SEP-2024
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 23-SEP-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $43.38
- Maximum Salary: $57.63
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies. Minimum 5 years clinical experience in related area. Active registration as a professional member with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association.
Additional Required Qualifications: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 (2 years) in physical activity interventions Valid Heart and Stroke Foundation-Basic Life Support certification. Aquatic Therapy experience (2 years). It’s Your Move certification.
Preferred Qualifications:Aquatic Therapy cert. or coursework. Expressive Arts & Music Care experience or cert. Dementia Care cert. Health Change Methodology Change Management Courses. Demonstration of current continuing education. Demonstration of effective leadership and mentoring Demonstration of development, implementation, and presentation experience of best practice. Non-Violent Crises Intervention certification (completed within 3 months of hire if not certified on hire).
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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