Recreation Therapy Associate Rehabilitation Services

Reporting to the Manager of Rehabilitation Services and under the supervision of a therapist the Recreation Therapy Associate is a member of the health care team providing support to clients and families through the application of recreation intervention to support holistic functioning of clients. Recreation Therapy Associates provide interventions to groups or individuals in inpatient outpatient or community settings related to the clients leisure needs and overall plan of care. Recreation therapy associates practice in adherence to practice standards and scope of employment.

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Post-secondary diploma with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited educational institution or a diploma
• BLS - C
• Class 4 license required
• Experience working with individuals with physical/cognitive disabilities
• Ability to work effectively within a team or other healthcare professionals
• Ability to assist in the plan develop implement and evaluation of Recreation programs
• Effective listening and communication skills; ability to motivate patients/veterans
• Adaptability/Flexibility: changing and adapting skills to changing patient populations and/or worksites
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Ability to understand medical terminology used in a clinical area and use within the documentation.
• Competencies in other languages an asset French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months
• Shifts include weekdays occasional weekends and Holidays.
• Travel may be required.

$25.84 - $31.93 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel long-term disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.