Summary of Duties

To assess, design, implement and evaluate therapeutic recreation services for patients on K1W, a transitional care unit for medically complex community patients. Responsibilities include the development and planning of both group and individual on-unit recreation therapy programs. Participation in Recreation Therapy professional initiatives.

Qualifications/Skills

• Degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies with therapeutic recreation specialization required
• Membership with Recreation Therapy Professional Association required
• Experience working on transitional care unit preferred
• Current Registration status with TRO (R/TRO dip) preferred
• CPR Certification at the basic Rescuer level essential
• Demonstrated ability to implement Recreation Therapy Programs in a care facility
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both within the organization and the community
• Demonstrated awareness of, or involvement in, current issues in the Recreation therapy profession at both provincial and national levels
• Ability to work with the multidisciplinary team and multiple health professions on clinical and program development issues
• Demonstrated self-directed behavior and leadership skills needed to work independently