Recreation Therapist - Veterans Centre Recreation Therapy/Creative Arts - Regular part-time 2023-4956

Summary of Duties To assess, design, implement and evaluate therapeutic recreation services for patients and residents in the Veterans Program. Working within the Recreation Therapy Community Support team to support large group programming, facilitation of special events and oversee the Veterans Grant A Wish Program. Participation in RT 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