Recreational Therapist I
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- Allied Health
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- COV00045825 Requisition #
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- Aug 24, 2024 Post Date
- Classification: Recreational Therapist I
- Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program: Post Acute Rehabilitation Program
- Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 03-SEP-2024
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 13-SEP-2024
- Hours per Shift: Varies
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
- Days Off: Other
- 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:Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills. Must demonstrate initiative, creativity, and good judgement. Able to perform a variety of therapeutic interventions. Must demonstrate skills in decision making, problem solving and conflict management. Must adhere to Professional and Facility code of ethics. Must be physically capable of transferring, lifting and portering residents and equipment. Must be familiar with the operation of all RT equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience working in a rehabilitation setting preferred. Must have experience working with elderly or disabled individuals. Experience in hospital and community settings 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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