Recreation Therapist II
Alberta Health Services
Assisted Living Alberta Adult Day Programs (ADP) are a critical part of the Alberta Home and Community Care program. Under the Home Care Service Guidelines, they are identified as a respite service; however, they provide a range of services to both clients and their caregivers. ADPs are designed for adult clients who may have physical and/or memory challenges or are living with a chronic illness. They provide purposeful activities that meet the interrelated needs and interests of clients and provide support, respite and education to their informal care givers. As such, they play a key role in allowing clients to remain living in the community as long as possible, optimizing their level of physical, spiritual, social, and emotional function. This position reports to the Care Manager of Rural West Integrated Home Care with Assisted Living Alberta in the Calgary Corridor. The position is responsible for in-scope leadership of the Adult Day Programs run out of Canmore and Banff geo areas. This includes overseeing the ADP program and assisting with ensuring the program is delivered as per provincial ADP guidelines, Home Care Home Support Guidelines, assisting with program development and adaptation to the needs of the clients who attend program and supporting the care staff that support program delivery. The Adult Day Program is currently run Monday and Tuesday in Canmore and Wednesday and Thursday in Banff.
As a Recreation Therapist II, you will take a leadership role in ensuring that the level of therapeutic recreation practice in your clinical area is evidence based, patient-and family-centred and in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice. You will provide clinical leadership to ensure safe and efficient care as well as coordinate the assessment, treatment, education and care of the patient (client, resident). You will participate in program development to ensure effective delivery of services, including the development of protocols, forms, education, and quality improvement initiatives. You will complete assessment, treatment, education and management of clients¿ treatment progress and provide clinical support and consultation. You will collaborate and communicate with the health care team and participate in patient rounds, family conferences and meetings as related to the client and family.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
Classification: Recreation Therapist II
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Adult Day Program, Canmore and Banff locations, Rural West Integrated Home Care
Primary Location: Canmore General Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Multisite
FTE: 0.80
Posting End Date: 14-JUL-2026
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 27-JUL-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 4
Shifts per cycle: 16
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $43.14
Maximum Salary: $57.37
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications
Completion of bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies. Active or eligible registration for Professional Membership with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA). Minimum three years' related clinical experience as a Recreation Therapist.
Additional Required Qualifications
Experience and familiarity with using Microsoft 365 suite of programs. Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) - preferably Heart and Stroke course. Proven knowledge and experience with Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC) strategies. Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary care teams. Strong communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous in-scope leadership experience. Familiarity with LEADS in a caring environment framework. Previous experience with Adult Day Programs. Home Care experience (Rural experience preferred) Experience working with seniors and adults. Experience working with clients with Dementia. Connect Care training and experience. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training. Experience using SharePoint.
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