recreational therapist
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June 07, 2024
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Intercare Corporate Group
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*Recreation Therapist *
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Recreation Therapist who is looking to make a difference in the lives of our Continuing Care Residents by providing person-centered care?
*Come and Join the Heart of Excellence!*
*Company Overview:*
Intercare is a fully accredited Alberta based company providing health and life enrichment services in continuing care centers since 1992. Our purpose is to maintain dignity, offer choice and support growth to those we serve. Here at Intercare, our employees drive the success of our organization through the implementation of our core values. Without the dedication and commitment of our employees, Intercare would not have grown into a leader in the continuing care sector. That?s why we make every effort as an organization to provide our valued employees a safe, healthy, and rewarding work environment.
*Location:* Chinook Care Centre - Complex Dementia Care Unit
*Positions Available:* Permanent, Part-Time
*FTE:* 0.90
*Wage: *Based on Experience
*Position Summary:*
Responsible for the provision of recreation therapy programs to promote the psychosocial, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual well-being of facility customers i.e. residents. As a program supervisor for the Therapeutic Services Department, is responsible for the management of assigned Human Resources. Adheres to policies and procedures, and work routines. Ensures a safe and sanitary work environment. Works in partnership to improve the performance of individuals, teams and the organization in providing improved customer service for residents, guests and staff.
*Qualifications:*
1. Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Recreational Therapy from an Accredited School is required.
2. Minimum of two years? work experience relevant to Continuing Care Services is required.
3. Preference given to applicants with work experience related to cognitively impaired persons and their families.
4. Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language.
5. Mentally and physically able to perform duties as outlined.
6. Demonstrates effective communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
7. Ability to function as an effective team member with other Staff, Residents, Families and the Public.
8. Demonstrates concern and interest in providing a safe and attractive environment for facility customers, i.e. residents, guests and staff.
9. Current registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreational Association (ATRA)
*Role Responsibilities: *
1. Functions as a Therapeutic Services Program Supervisor responsible for the supervision/direction of department program assistants and coordination of programs offered by the Therapeutic Service Department. As one of the program supervisors, the individual is expected to:
* Recruit, evaluate, discipline and terminate [in consultation with the Clinical Team Leader] employees for whom there is direct responsibility, in accordance with the collective agreement and Intercare policies/procedures.
* Ensure staff for whom there is direct responsibility, receive a written performance appraisal as per corporate policy and collective agreements.
* Participate in the review of position descriptions at a minimum of every three years and whenever necessary to reflect their role and the role of the staff they are responsible for supervising.
* Ensure departmental adherence and understanding of collective agreements in consultation with the Clinical Team Leader.
* Ensure implementation and monitoring of specific activities and programs to address continual quality improvement, risk management, and occupational health and safety within the department.
* Serve as a mentor/facilitator to individuals in their department; directing them toward independent practices and decision-making within the framework of team work.
* Delegate appropriate tasks to members of the department on their abilities and qualifications.
* Ensure provision of an environment supportive of advancement
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LocationCalgary, AB
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentPart time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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