Health Care Job Forest Grove Care Centre Recreational therapist in Calgary

Title: Forest Grove Care Centre Recreational therapist 

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: To be negotiated, Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, Group Insurance Benefits, Vision Care Benefits

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Calgary North East, Alberta (1 vacancy) 

Skill Requirements:


Education: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Completion of university


Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Accreditation or registration with the appropriate national, provincial or territorial professional association


Experience: Experience an asset


Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English


Work Setting: Nursing home


Area of Specialization: Recreational therapy


Specific Skills: Interview patients and review reports from health care professionals to determine patients' current and potential functioning levels, Prepare a treatment plan for each patient, Implement treatment plans, Observe and analyze patients during treatment sessions, Record observations, write progress reports and consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans, Initiate, design and implement specialized therapy programs


Security and Safety: Immunization records, Tuberculosis test, Criminal record check


Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Walking, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Attention to detail, Manual dexterity, Repetitive tasks, Work under pressure, Physically demanding


Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver's licence


Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning


Employer: Forest Grove Care Centre Ltd

How to Apply:


Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.


By Mail: 
4726 8th Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2A 0A8

By Fax: (403) 248-5788
By E-mail: kneil@fgcc.ab.ca
Business Profile: Nursing and life care homes setting. Long term care facility.

Advertised until: 2010/01/20