Recreation Therapist Carewest Bridgeland

4 days ago

Calgary, AB, Canada Carewest - Innovative Health Care Full-time $56,000 - $75,000 Contract

Support meaningful engagement and recovery with Carewest as a Recreation Therapist I at the new Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre. Work regular full time or part time days.

Reporting to the Director of Care, this position delivers therapeutic recreation services within a specialized mental health continuing care and post-acute program. You will create person-centred treatment plans for adults with severe and persistent mental illness, dementia, acquired brain injury, and concurrent disorders. The work promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan therapeutic recreation services for complex care needs
  • Provide individualized and group-based therapeutic interventions
  • Promote functional improvement, leisure education, and social participation
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals on coordinated treatment planning
  • Maintain professional standards and organizational policies

Requirements:

  • Recognized bachelor's degree in recreation or related studies
  • Active registration with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association
  • Basic Life Support Provider CPR certification
  • Knowledge of person-centred, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed care
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Bring therapeutic recreation expertise and collaborative care practice to meaningful programming at Carewest's Bridgeland Riverside site.