Job Description

Your Opportunity:
As a Recreation Therapist I, you will be providing services to clients living in Designated Supportive Living facilities within the southwest part of Central Zone. You may be required to travel to sites outside of the city of Red Deer. You will be expected to communicate and collaborate with the residents, families, recreation therapy team and interdisciplinary team regarding the care, opportunities and therapeutic recreation programming provided. In this role you will be part of a multidisciplinary team and be supported by a Team Lead, an Allied Health Area Manager and the Recreation Therapy Professional Practice Lead, with opportunities to connect with professionals in surrounding areas. You will be expected to provide direction and supervision to the Therapy Assistant(s) at each site.
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:

Supportive Living

Primary Location:

Red Deer Bremner Ave Comm Hlth

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.50

Posting End Date:

03-JUL-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

28-JUL-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

5

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

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:

Heart & Stroke: Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.