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Temporary Part Time Until March 31, 2015
60 Hours/3 Weeks

Wascana Rehab Centre

As a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, the Recreation Therapist is responsible for assessment of the client's leisure lifestyle and maintaining and/or enhancing functional level through funtional intervention, leisure education, and recreation participation. The incumbent must have an understanding of the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and spiritual impacts of Therapeutic Recreation and how these relate to overall client health, diseases and disabilities.  The RT must take initiative to plan and incorporate programs, and to collaborate with others within the facility/community.  The incumbent will adhere to the established Standards of Practice for Therapeutic Recreation in the RQHR.

Graduate of a recognized degree program with emphasis in the area of Therapeutic Recreation/Adapted Physical Activities Studies/Kinesiology and Health Studies; Recent experience in Therapeutic Recreation program delivery; As well, must have current CPR and must be eligible for professional membership (SARP and CTRA).  Two (2) years experience functioning as a Recreation Therapist is preferred.  Valid drivers license.