Recreation Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is offering a part-time position for a Recreation Therapist I at the Halvar Jonson Center for Brain Injury. The role involves planning and implementing therapeutic recreation activities for patients with acquired brain injuries, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring evidence-based practice in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in brain injury rehabilitation desired.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Aquatic therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement individual and group social and leisure activities.
• Develop assessment and individual therapy plans.
• Collaborate with health care team and participate in family conferences.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Professional judgement

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This part time Recreation Therapist I position is based out of the Halvar Jonson Center for Brain Injury (HJCBI) at the Centennial Center for Mental Health and Brain Injury, and is responsible for the Recreation Therapy program for patients with acquired brain injury. In the role of Recreation Therapist, you will be responsible for the planning and implementation of individual and group social, leisure and respite activities for patients admitted to HJCBI. This will include assessment and development of individual therapy plans. You will be expected to communicate and collaborate with the residents, families and interdisciplinary team regarding the care, opportunities and therapeutic recreation programming provided to the patients. Duties include program planning and implementation, program organization, and support of daily activities. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

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.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: Y Classification: Recreation Therapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: HJCBI - Recreation Therapy Primary Location: Cent. Ctr for MH and Brain Inj Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 27-JUN-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 07-JUL-2025 Temporary End Date: 30-MAR-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 8 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $37.35 Maximum Salary: $49.73 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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:

Six months experience in brain injury rehabilitation and aquatic therapy desired. Current Heart and Stroke – Basic Life Support Provider (BLS-HCP) required. Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative. Experience working within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Aquatic Therapy experience. Six months experience in working in neurology with stroke and brain injured patients is required. Class 4 license or eligible to obtain.