Recreation Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Oyen; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Oyen seeks a Recreation Therapist I to work within an interdisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based therapeutic recreation services. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, experience in Long-Term Care, and certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Responsibilities include client assessments and collaboration within the healthcare team. Competitive salary offered, with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a Recreation Therapist position.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive therapeutic recreation services.
• Collaborate with health care team members.
• Complete assessments and manage client treatment progress.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered approaches

Knowledge of therapeutic recreation standards

Experience with diverse populations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or related field

Active registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)

Job description

Your Opportunity: 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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Recreation Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Big Country Health Centre Long Term Care
• Primary Location: Oyen - Big Country Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 16-DEC-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 29-JAN-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 3, 4
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $37.35
• Maximum Salary: $49.73
• 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 with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).

Additional Required Qualifications

1-2 years of experience in a Recreation Therapist position in a Long-Term Care setting; 1-2 years demonstrated knowledge & competency with therapeutic recreation professional standards of practice, informed evidence and research, standardized assessments, client-centered treatment plans, identifying outcomes, individual and group treatment interventions, evaluation, documentation, and interdisciplinary and partnership collaboration; Experience working with diverse populations including seniors, individuals with physical disabilities, brain injuries, or chronic illnesses; Familiarity with trauma-informed care and person-centered approaches; Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association professional degree membership; Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Certification through National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC); Fitness Alberta - Group Exercise Certification: Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise and Older Adult Exercise; Dementia Practice Guideline for Recreational Therapy: Treatment of Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia Course; Valid Heart and Stroke Foundation-Basic Life Support Certification; Valid Class 5 driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

Safe Client Handling Program; It’s Your Move; Health Change Alberta Learning Series; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention; Food Safety Alberta certification; Chronic Pain experience; Expressive Arts experience; Music Care experience; Student Preceptor experience.