Recreational Therapist I
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- Allied Health
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- COV00051424 Requisition #
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- 5 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Description:
Description: The Recreation Therapist I is responsible for providing therapeutic recreation services in the area of functional intervention, leisure education and recreation participation. Responsible for assessing client's recreation and leisure needs, developing treatment plans and providing therapeutic programs/ activities to meet these needs. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Recreational Therapist I
- Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program: Mental Health Inpatient
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 15-JUL-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 02-SEP-2025
- Temporary End Date: 01-SEP-2026
- Hours per Shift: 8.89
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 14
- 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 of experience in hospital setting. Previous experience with 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 a positive and supportive environment for patients with mental health illness. Able to liaise with community resources. Connect Care experience.
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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