Recreational Therapist I
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- Allied Health
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- COV00039256 Requisition #
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- Sep 16, 2023 Post Date
- Classification: Recreational Therapist I
- Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program: GNH Mental Health Program
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2023
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 09-OCT-2023
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 16
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $37.35
- Maximum Salary: $49.73
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Baccalaureate in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or a related field required. Registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association is required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:As required.
Preferred Qualifications:One year experience in a hospital setting. Previous experience with a mental health population desired. Creative abilities in recreational activities. Able to work independently. Familiar with a variety of social/leisure, arts/crafts and sporting activities. Strong written and verbal skills. Able to foster positive and supportive environment for patients with mental illness. Able to liaise with community resources.
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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