Job Order Detail

Description

Position #: 196830

Expected Start Date: May 25, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Recreation - Community Older Adult

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: May 25, 2027

FTE: 0.57

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 8 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: Yes

Job Description: The Staff Recreation Therapists' primary role is to improve the health and quality of life for community dwelling older adults through health promotion, needs assessment, program development, evaluation, leadership training, and implementation of healthy active lifestyle and falls prevention initiatives. Services are delivered through education, facilitation, leadership, and resource development. This is done in partnership with older adult groups, healthcare providers, and community based organizations. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education
- Bachelor of Recreation Studies
Licenses
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
Memberships
- Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA)
- Saskatchewan Association of Recreational Professionals (SARP)
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge in appropriate models of therapeutic interventions
- Knowledge in fall prevention health benefits and best practice for older adults
Other Information
- Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
- For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/


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