Position Title: Registered professional member of the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association practicing under the title of Recreation Therapist.

Reports to: Director of Recreation

Position Summary:

Maintains responsibility for the overall Recreation Therapy services provided. Responsible for resident assessment, interpretation of findings, determination and initiation of intervention, progression of intervention, and reevaluation. In the absence of the Director of Recreation, Recreational Therapist is responsible for the department administration.

Qualifications

Degree from an accredited school for Recreation Therapy and/or in other related leisure studies. Valid First Aid/CPR Certification and Class 4 Driver’s License required. Previous experience coordinating recreation programs. Familiarity with characteristics of long-term care Residents. Previous experience working with volunteers, program organization and public relations.

Current Registration with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) or any other accredited association CTRA, NCTRC.

Prior Experience:

Minimum of two years of related Recreation Therapy experience is preferred. Experience working with Geriatric population. Experience in working dementia care.

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Practices client- centered care and acts only with the client’s informed consent.

· Maintains a participatory and collaborative approach in the planning,



implementation and evaluation of Recreation Therapy programs that reflect the needs of the different population groups at Mayfair Care Centre.

· Assists Director of Recreation with the creation and updating of policies and procedures within the department.

· In the absence of the Director of Recreation, assumes responsibility for the Recreation Therapy department.

· Participates in various Care Centre committees as assigned.

· Assists Director of Recreation in the identification of staff, resident and volunteer needs.

· Assists Director of Recreation in overseeing facility Companion Program- process, orientation, scheduling, and billing.

· Attends educational sessions to keep up to date with Recreation Therapy/ Continuing Health Standards

· Collaborates and maintains ongoing communication with interdisciplinary team members and resident family members to establish best suited care plans for residents. Attends interdisciplinary care conferences with care team, residents and family members.

· Conducting initial assessments, re-assessments and recording the findings and progress appropriately

· Develops program plans which meet the physical, social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs of the residents.

· Performs other related duties as required.

Pay: From $27.50 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- CPR/First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Class 4 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Recreation Therapist- Permanent Part Time (0.6 FTE) (Calgary)
🏢 Mayfair Care Centre
📍 Calgary