Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation (or equivalent) required. Active Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association membership. Experience working with clients/families requiring neuro rehabilitation within the last 5 years. Experience in providing delegation / assignment, and supervision to support personnel who are carrying out those assigned tasks and / or service components. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated excellent organizational and time management skills. Intermediate computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office and Connect Care. Proven initiative, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to function effectively within a patient and family-centered team of health care professionals and support staff. Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks: lifting and transferring patients as required, pushing and pulling items of approximately 50 kgs, reaching horizontally or above the head, walking, standing and/or sitting for extended periods, computer work. Possession of a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel is required. BCLS-HCP certification is a job requirement.
Description:
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.

Classification:

Recreation Therapist I

Union:

HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program:

Early Supported Discharge - Neuro Rehabilitation

Primary Location:

Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

08-DEC-2025

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

18-DEC-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

Varies

Shifts per cycle:

Varies

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Other

Minimum Salary:

$37.35

Maximum Salary:

$49.73

Vehicle Requirement:

Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

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).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of experience in neuro rehabilitation within the last 5 years. Demonstrated continuing education, process improvement or research in neuro rehabilitation. Recent experience in a neuro rehabilitation community or acute care setting. Experience completing autonomous community outings.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.