Job Description

Your Opportunity:The position is based out of Medicine Hat community with 2 shifts at the Brooks Health Centre. Travel to Brooks Health Centre is on work time and paid kilometers or if available an AHS fleet vehicle.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\xc2\xbf 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: Medicine Hat community, Brooks Health Centre Long Term Care, Acute Care and Sub Acute Care
• Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-APR-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 09-MAY-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 1
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• 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:3 years\' experience in a Recreation Therapist position; Long Term Care, Acute Care & community setting. 3 years demonstrated knowledge and competency with therapeutic recreation professional standards of practice, best available evidence/research, assessments, client-centered treatment plans, identifying outcomes, individual and group treatment interventions, evaluation, interdisciplinary collaboration and documentation. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association (AFLCA) with a specialty in Fitness for the Older Adult (within 3 months of hire). Dementia Care training and/or certifications (Dementia Practice Guidelines for Recreational Therapy, Montessori Based Therapy). Expressive art and Music Care experience. CPR certification. Valid Heart and Stroke Foundation-Basic Life Support. Health Change Methodology. Valid Class 5 driver\'s license and a reliable vehicle to provide therapy to clients in their home. Demonstration of continuing education. Physically capable of pushing a wheelchairs for an extended period of time and performing patient transfers. Punctual, meticulous and reliable, demonstrates regular attendance. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold these qualifications. Preferred Qualifications:Health Change Methodology. It\'s Your Move. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. Motivational Interviewing/Health Change Methodology.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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