Recreation Therapist – Rehabilitation Unit/Short Stay Medical Unit - University Hospital Northern BC - Prince George, BC
(2025-03 - 2026-06)
- Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing client evaluations using advanced clinical and diagnostic reasoning to implement targeted technical, therapeutic, and safety interventions.
- Help individuals regain their independence, physical mobility, cognitive function, and community re-integration following major illnesses or injuries such as strokes, brain injuries, amputations, or major surgeries.
- Coordinate with the allied health team in discharge planning to assess whether a patient can safely return to their hobbies and social life at home, recommending community-based resources or adaptive recreation groups.
- Plan, assign, and delegate targeted therapeutic interventions to Rehabilitation Assistants (RAs), ensuring care aligns with the patient's established treatment plan and safety protocols.
- Work collaboratively with clients to set realistic goals achieved through engagement in recreation interventions and programs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary, family meetings to present clinical updates on patients' therapeutic recreation involvement, functional progress, and engagement level.
Recreation Therapist - Asura Health & Advantage Assist Group - Edmonton, AB
(2024-01 - 2025-03)
- Plan therapeutic recreation activities for long term homes, nursing facilities, and other group home facilities in rural Alberta.
- Support by visiting the rural sites to complete assessments, audits and create treatment plans.
- Coordinate referral and action plans when required.
- Collaborate with community groups to partner in program provision.
- Support with monthly recreation therapy calendars and connect with recreation therapy staff to update on monthly calendars and treatment plans.
- Attend care conferences and update on resident status regarding therapeutic recreation.
- Create program protocols and policies for education.
- Work with interprofessional teams such as licensed practical nurses, registered nurse, health care aids in developing treatments plans.
- Prepare reporting including statistics, resident participation records, updates etc.
Recreation Therapist - AHS, St. Therese Hospital- Inpatient Psychiatry - St. Paul, AB
(2023-08 - 2024-01)
- Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, provided comprehensive services for patients (clients, residents) within the assigned program or service area.
- Ensured the level of therapeutic recreation practice is evidence based, patient-and family-centered, and in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Completed assessment, treatment, education, and management of client's treatment progress and provided clinical support and consultation.
- Collaborate and communicate with the health care team and participate in patient rounds, family conferences and meetings as related to the client and family.
- Design and implement therapeutic recreational programs for individuals receiving psychiatric care within the hospital setting.
- Update and educate team members such as recreation assistants on standards and research in the field of therapeutic recreation.
