Recreation Therapist I
About the role
Your Opportunity:
This position will plan and oversee recreation programming for the 15 bed LTC facility in Hardisty, the 15-bed supportive living facility in Galahad and the 10 rehab beds in Daysland. You will work with the recreation therapy assistants and larger Allied Health team to assess residents and patients and plan programming for the identified leisure needs.
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.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Recreation Therapist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Daysland Health Centre, Hardisty Health Centre, Galahad Care Centre
- Primary Location: Daysland Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 04-JUL-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 14-JUL-2025
- Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 7
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $37.35
- Maximum Salary: $49.73
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Superior communication skills demonstrating ability to give and receive instructions, communicate observations and work within a team environment. Must demonstrate good organizational and time management skills. Basic computer skills required, additional computer skills an asset. Experience with Connect Care an asset. Must be physically capable of lifting and transferring patients and equipment. Ability to manage multiple tasks.
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.
About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
Recreation Therapist I
About the role
Your Opportunity:
This position will plan and oversee recreation programming for the 15 bed LTC facility in Hardisty, the 15-bed supportive living facility in Galahad and the 10 rehab beds in Daysland. You will work with the recreation therapy assistants and larger Allied Health team to assess residents and patients and plan programming for the identified leisure needs.
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.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Recreation Therapist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Daysland Health Centre, Hardisty Health Centre, Galahad Care Centre
- Primary Location: Daysland Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 04-JUL-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 14-JUL-2025
- Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 7
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $37.35
- Maximum Salary: $49.73
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Superior communication skills demonstrating ability to give and receive instructions, communicate observations and work within a team environment. Must demonstrate good organizational and time management skills. Basic computer skills required, additional computer skills an asset. Experience with Connect Care an asset. Must be physically capable of lifting and transferring patients and equipment. Ability to manage multiple tasks.
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.
About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.