Recreation Therapist I

Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together. Grande Prairie, found in northwest Alberta, is a growing city with over 70,000 residents and serving approximately 260,000 people in the trading area. Grande Prairie has something for everyone! Outdoor and indoor recreation opportunities are available at the numerous parks and golf courses, in addition to a state of the art recreation facility. The city also has a vibrant arts and culture community with an art gallery, a few museums, and live theatre. There are also a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities, along with the new Grande Prairie Regional hospital and cancer center. The Recreation Therapist in this role ensures the level of recreation therapy practice is evidence based and meets recreation therapy standards of practice. This position is a community based position requiring the scheduling of clients and visiting the clients in their homes and will mainly involve service provision to Home Care clients, but could also be providing support in the acute care area. The Recreation Therapist is responsible for direct patient care, supervision of therapy assistants, and participation in program maintenance and evaluation. This program has a very strong focus on client centered care provided by a interdisciplinary team to achieve the client's goals. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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.

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).

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) is required. Must be able to work independently and possess strong participative and collaborative skills, including excellent communication skills. Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and electronic charting, is required. Physical requirements include ability to push wheelchairs on uneven ground and ability to assist client with transfers.

Experience in program development is preferred. Connect Care experience is preferred.