Recreational Therapist Jobs in Lethbridge, AB
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Recreational Therapist I
Recreational Therapist I
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Recreational Therapist I
About the role
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: LTC Recreation Therapies
- Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 19-MAR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
- Date Available: 01-APR-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $39.62
- Maximum Salary: $52.76
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
Baccalaureate in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or a related field required. Registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Therapeutic Recreation experience in a Continuing Care or similar environment is required. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with initiative, creativity, and sound judgment. Ability to carry out a variety of therapeutic and recreational interventions. Proven skills in decision-making, problem solving, and conflict resolution. Committed to upholding professional standards and the facility’s code of ethics. Must be physically capable of transferring, lifting, and assisting with the movement of residents and equipment. Familiarity with the safe operation of recreation equipment is required. A valid Class 4 Driver’s License is required, or willingness to obtain one within three months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using Connect Care, including care planning within the system. Knowledge of and familiarity with InterRAI LTCF assessments is considered an asset.
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