Therapy Assistant - Recreation

Alberta Health Services; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Recreation Assistant to join a multidisciplinary team in Grande Prairie. This role focuses on delivering patient-centered care for individuals with complex behavioral issues, contributing to their well-being through engaging recreational activities. A competitive pay rate and a Remote Retention Allowance of up to $3,000 annually make this a rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting comprehensive services for residents.
• Develop and implement evidence-based, client-centered practices.
• Collaborate with the Recreation Therapist and multidisciplinary team.

Job description

The city of Grande Prairie is located in northwest Alberta and has something for everyone. A growing city with over 60,000 residents and serving approximately 260,000 people in the surrounding area. We have many activities at our numerous parks, recreation centres and golf courses, alongside a vibrant arts and culture community and a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities.

AHS has an exciting opportunity for a Recreation Assistant who will have the opportunity to work within a dynamic environment designed to meet the needs of individuals who present with a combination of dementia syndrome and complex behavioral issues. The Recreation Assistant is part of a multidisciplinary team focused on collaborative, patient-centered care. The successful candidate will assist in promoting comprehensive services for residents, developing and implementing evidence-based, client-centered practices in collaboration with the Recreation Therapist. The team includes Therapy Assistants, Physiotherapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Social Workers, working closely with nursing teams.

This role offers a competitive pay rate, and Alberta Health Services currently provides a Remote Retention Allowance of up to $3,000 annually, payable on an hourly basis for all paid hours at the basic rate of pay.