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As a Recreation Therapist I, you will be working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive services for patients (clients, residents) within your assigned program or service area. You will ensure the level of therapeutic recreation practice is evidence based, patient-and family-centred, and in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice. You will complete assessment, treatment, education and management of clients¿ treatment progress and provide clinical support and consultation. You will collaborate and communicate with the health care team and participate in patient rounds, family conferences and meetings as related to the client and family.
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).
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) is required. Experience in program development is preferred. Must be able to work independently and possess strong participative and collaborative skills, including excellent communication skills. Computer skills, including MS Office. This position requires the successful incumbent to have a valid driver’s license and to have the ability to obtain a Class 4 driver’s license and drive a 10 passenger recreation bus.
Experience providing programming and supervising Recreation Therapy Assistants in a Continuing Care Facility is preferred.