Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Recreation Therapist - Degree $36.826 to $45.031
Travel Required: No
: The Recreation Therapist – Degree is responsible for a clinical caseload and provides direct care to residents. The Recreation Therapist – Degree is required to provide appropriate assessment and treatment interventions to residents referred to the recreation therapy service, and is responsible for the ongoing monitoring of prescribed interventions with appropriate adjustment or discontinuation of service based on outcome measurement.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation (BTR)
Knowledge & Abilities
- Ability to integrate ideas into a team treatment approach
- Ability to establish/maintain satisfactory working relationships
- Ability to be resourceful
- Develops and implements a life-long post-graduate education plan
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions
- Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external contacts.
- Requires concentration and attention for treatment, teaching and report writing
- Ability to provide evidence-informed, and person-centred care
- Requires coping skills to work w/clients dealing with stress/psychosocial issues
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required
- Ability to promote a collaborative and team approach
- Initiative & judgment to plan implement/modify treatment programs for clients
- Ability to plan, organize/coordinate efforts with other team members
Other Education & Training
- National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Cert. (NCTRC) is an asset
- Current CPR certification
Other Information
- Registered/eligible with the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA)
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare workplace. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
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