Recreation Therapist Jobs in Whitby, Ontario, Canada
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Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Recreation Therapist II
About the role
Your Opportunity:
This Recreation Therapist II position works within the allied health and larger home care team to provide recreational services to home care clients in the Camrose area.
Description:
As a Recreation Therapist II, you will take a leadership role in ensuring that the level of therapeutic recreation practice in your clinical area is evidence based, patient-and family-centred and in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice. You will provide clinical leadership to ensure safe and efficient care as well as coordinate the assessment, treatment, education and care of the patient (client, resident). You will participate in program development to ensure effective delivery of services, including the development of protocols, forms, education, and quality improvement initiatives. 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.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Recreation Therapist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Allied Health - Home Care Primary Location: Camrose Home Care Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 02-JUL-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 13-JUL-2026 Temporary End Date: 18-JAN-2027 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: $43.14 Maximum Salary: $57.37 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 for Professional Membership with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA). Minimum three years' related clinical experience as a Recreation Therapist.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Requires current/up to date BLS certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
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