Recreation Therapy Associate - Long Term Care
Req
Location:
Eastern Zone,Taigh Na Mara
Department: OPEZ Recreation Therapy TNM
Type of Employment:
Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: UNIFORHealthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 15-Oct-26
Reporting to the Resident Care Manager, 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 client’s 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
- 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.
Hours- Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
- Approximately 23 months
- Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Travel may be required.
$25.84 - $30.85 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.
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