Recreation Therapy Assistant
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- Allied Health
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- COV00011024 Requisition #
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- Jun 15, 2019 Post Date
- Classification: Therapy Assistant
- Union: COV CUPE 2111
- Department: Community Assmt & Trtmnt Westm
- Primary Location: Westmount Shopping Centre
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 21-JUN-2019
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 01-JUL-2019
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varied
- Shifts per cycle: Varied
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $23.57
- Maximum Salary: $28.53
- Vehicle Requirement: N/A
A directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Completion of a 2 year Recreation Therapy Assistant Certificate from a recognized educational institution or equivalent. Ability to interact positively with patients of varying disabilities. Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of staff, patient’s families and outside agencies. Able to plan and structure daily activities. Must be in excellent physical condition, and able to assist with moving/lifting/supporting patients. Must be able to push in excess of 60kg and lift over 60kg occasionally.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience working with geriatric psychiatry patients is an asset.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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