Recreation Therapist - Recreation TherapyReq ID:220694Location:Western Zone, Queens General HospitalDepartment:OPWZ Recreation QGHType of Employment:Casual Hourly PT long-assignment (60%) x 1Union:CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date:13-May-26About the OpportunityReporting to the Manager, the Recreation Therapist is an integral part of the cooperative health care team, providing support to patients, families and inter‑professional team members through therapeutic intervention to support the holistic functioning of patients. The recreation therapist conducts assessment, develops intervention plans, provides evidence‑informed interventions and evaluates recreation therapy services. Interventions are delivered to groups or individuals in an inpatient, outpatient or community setting, addressing patients’ leisure needs and overall care plan. The recreation therapist oversees the delivery of the overall recreation therapy service for a program or team. Where the role requires a recreation therapist designation, the provider works within the standards and competencies of a recreation therapist.About YouBachelor of Recreation specializing (Major) in Therapeutic RecreationCertified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation CertificationBCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)Knowledge and application of organizational Therapeutic Recreation assessments and processesRisk management strategies and application for the population and serviceDiagnosis‑specific proceduresUnderstanding of the roles of the recreation associate and therapeutic assistantCompetencies in other languages is an asset; French preferredMust have a valid driver's licence and reliable transportation; travel is requiredHoursLong assignment part‑time position; 45 hours biweeklyShifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidaysCompensation and Benefits$35.83 - $47.53 per hourSuccessful 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.Union and Application Policies:This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.Equal Employment Opportunity:Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.Job Segment: Recreation Therapy, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Public Health, Therapy, Healthcare#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Recreation Therapist - Recreation Therapy - C$35.8 - C$47.5 An Hour - Part Time (Winnipeg)
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