Recreation Therapist Degree

Location

Saskatoon, SK | Canada

Job description

Job Details

• RHA Job Number:
• GO-00752114
• Number of Vacancies:
• 1
• Profession:
• Recreation Therapist
• Organization:
• Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Facility Name:
• Royal University Hospital
• Department:
• OCCUPATION THERAPY
• Employment Type:
• Temporary
• Employment Term:
• Full Time
• Posting Date:
• February 27, 2024
• Closing Date:
• March 5, 2024 21:30
• Hours of Work:
• Shift Information: Days
  In a 3 week rotation: 14 shifts of 8.00 hours
  
• Rate of Pay:
• $36.826 to $45.031 (5 step range)
• Union:
• HSAS

Job Description

The staff Recreation Therapist is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team. Their primary role focuses on providing a full range of recreational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning, delivery of therapeutic interventions in a team environment and evaluating progress. Discharge leisure planning and community reintegration are essential components of the job. The goal of the recreation therapist is to use recreation and leisure activities as a modality to work on improving function and creating optimal health and well-being for individuals with illness or disabling conditions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Recreation Studies with a specialization in Therapeutic Recreation
• CPR certification
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association

• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.
• Standard Hours

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Geographic Location: Saskatoon
Expected Start Date: April 1, 2024
Expected Up To Date: April 1, 2025
FTE: 1.00

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