Recreation Therapist II

Are you a passionate and experienced Recreation Therapist with expertise in Adult Day Program’s (ADP) looking to make a real difference in the lives of seniors and their families? Join our team as the North Zone Seniors Health Recreation Therapist! We're looking for a dynamic individual to provide zone-wide support and consultation in the areas of ADP, Enhanced Respite Programs, and more. In this role, you'll work collaboratively with zone and provincial operational teams to plan, lead, and evaluate standardization and best practices in therapeutic care. As you partake in and lead communities of practice, you’ll help implement new programs aimed at meeting the social and health needs of seniors throughout the zone. As a mentor in clinical leadership with a focus on capacity building, you will provide clinical consultation and education to Seniors Health operational staff and leaders. But that's just the beginning. This position may also include planning and strategic implementation of new programs, such as project, best-practice, and grant initiatives to support the clients social and health needs throughout the North Zone. This position will require you to be comfortable working in virtual teams, remotely and collaboratively. Integral to this position will be the development of strong working relationships with leaders and teams at operational sites, within the North Zone, the Province, and external stakeholders. This position supports patients in North Zone, with the position location based out of Grande Prairie, Alberta. The position location may be negotiable within the North Zone. This position includes virtual work and face to face patient consultations. Travel is required in the North Zone.

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.

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.

A minimum of 5 years work in Seniors Health (ADP, home care, supportive living and/or long-term care, palliative care); minimum 3 years leadership working directly with ADPs; Initiates, models and promotes the use of best practice; Motivated self-starter; Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to lead a team and promote collaboration and partnership; Strong organizational, critical thinking, and systems thinking skills; Strong teamwork and collaboration skills; Able to work independently with limited direction, based on consults and requests for support; Effective time management skills; Flexible and adaptable; Comfortable working in fast-past and changing environments; Willing to take on new challenges; Knowledge of Seniors Health standards/protocols, policies, procedures, systems and designated living options; Program planning, development, and evaluation skills; computer competence with Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint, virtual meeting venues (TEAMs, ZOOM etc.), Meditech or equivalent; Knowledge of Adult Day Program provincial best-practice models; Expertise in the development and facilitation of resources and education; Experience leading and facilitating community of practice with various teams from frontline staff to executive leadership; Evidence of leadership excellence.

Rural experience; Experiential learning, consultation, teaching others, professional reading, distance learning, e-learning, research, and self-directed activities; Strong teaching, coaching, assessment, and research skills; Knowledge of AHS Branding, Copyright and referencing; Experience and knowledge of North Zone systems and operation; Connect Care Super User; Evidence of life-long learning.