Supervisors who are interested in taking a TR student Spring 2021

The below information on potential sites for TR placement is not an exhaustive list. Students are welcome and highly encouraged to do research into other potential agencies they would be interested in being placed with. The more proactive students are the more likely they are to secure placement. If you apply to an agency on your own, please inform the Internship Specialist ([email protected]) so we can ensure the agency and supervisor meets the required qualifications. How to read this information: • If there is (MAYBE) or (1 Student) highlighted in yellow, it means we do not have confirmation the site will take a student • If there is a field such as (1 Student) highlighted in green it means we have confirmation they are interested in taking on a student • For non-AHS sites, students can reach out to them directly with their inquiry and application • Larger organizations like NSHA, VCH, etc., have their own application process, be sure to do your research into how the larger organizations accept applications • For AHS sites (indicated by AHS) students’ applications are submitted via HSPnet by the Internship Specialist o Students must fill out the HSPnet Consent before applications will be submitted o AHS allow students to apply to up to 3 sites in the first round of applications o Email the Internship Specialist with your application (be very clear in the email which site(s) you want to apply for); each application should be consolidated in 1 PDF file (cover letter and resume together) o If you want to apply to 3 AHS sites, you will need to send 3 application files.

Spring 2021 1. Michaella Siourounis CTRS (MAYBE) Students to email her directly at [email protected]. Student must also apply via portal: http://www.thealex.ca/practicum-placements Recreation Therapist, The Alex Phone: 403-277-9865 Fax: 403-520-2334 101, 2840 - 2 Avenue SE , AB, T2A 7X9

2. Dianna Steele, CTRS, BSc (MAYBE) Students can email her directly at [email protected] Recreation Therapist Citadel Care Centre 25 Erin Ridge Road St. Albert, AB T8N 7K8 Telephone: 780 418 6130 Fax: 780 458-8563 [email protected]

3. Charlotte Jordan, BRLS, CTRS Student need to go through HR. Students can email [email protected] Recreation Therapist Carewest-Garrison Green Ph: 403-944-0124 Main: 403-944-0100 Fax: 403-944-0182 www.carewest.ca

4. Tori White, CTRS (MAYBE) Recreation Coordinator Older Adults, LTC AgeCare Midnapore 500 Midpark Way SE Calgary, AB T2X 3S3 403-873-2612 (Fax: 403-254-9944) [email protected]

5. Marlee Dukart CTRS (MAYBE) Recreation Therapy Manager Older Adults, LTC AgeCare SkyPointe 179 Skyview Circle NE Calgary, AB T3N 0Y7 587-619-6317 (Fax: 587-619-6300) [email protected]

AHS South Zone Medicine Hat & Bow Island (1) A.O. & K.S., AHS (1 Student) Type: Community Programming (Supportive Living and Home Living) The Community TR program provides therapeutic recreation services for 18+ year old adults for home care and non-home care individuals living in the community. The recreation therapist is accountable for assessments, individual, group and virtual care interventions, electronic documentation in Meditech, evaluation of client’s progress, building community partnerships and supervising and providing assignments to therapy assistants. Appointments are conducted in a variety of community venues, supportive living and in the client's home. Collaborating with PT for Aquatic Therapy in the community. Other informed evidence therapy offered includes but not limited to Expressive Arts, Home Support Exercise Program, Walking to Wellness, Opening Minds through Art, Leisure Education, Yoga, Therapeutic Writing, and Fit Minds. The student would need to be very independent, reliable, collaborative, and have a good background in a variety of diagnoses. First Aid & CPR Required, as well as own transportation and drivers’ licence, knowledge and skills required for supported exercise and aquatics

Placing Coordinator: Annette Yunick

Medicine Hat (1) S.W., AHS (1 Student) Type: LTC, Acute Care & Community Provides therapeutic recreation services for home care and non-home care clients living in the community, and services for LTC and acute care, individual and group treatment. therapy offered includes but not limited to Expressive Arts, Home Support Exercise Program, Walking to Wellness, and Fit Minds. Supervises and provides assignments to therapy assistants. personal transportation required, BLS required, knowledge and skills related to Indigenous populations Placing Coordinator: Annette Yunick

Lethbridge (2) N.B. & S.W., AHS (2 Students) Type: Community Programming (Supportive Living and Home Living) The Community TR program provides therapeutic recreation services for 18+ year old adults for home care and non-home care individuals living in the community. The recreation therapist is accountable for assessments, individual and group and virtual care interventions, electronic documentation in Meditech, evaluation of client’s progress, building community partnerships and supervising and providing assignments to therapy assistants. Appointments are conducted in a variety of community venues, supportive living and in the client's home. Collaborating with PT for Aquatic Therapy in the community. Other informed evidence therapy offered includes but not limited to Expressive Arts, Home Support Exercise Program, Walking to Wellness, Opening Minds through Art, Leisure Education, Yoga, Therapeutic Writing and Fit Minds. The student would need to be very independent, reliable, and collaborative and have a good background in a variety of diagnoses. First Aid & CPR Required, as well as own transportation and drivers’ licence, knowledge and skills required for supported exercise and aquatics, knowledge and skills related to Indigenous populations

Placing Coordinator: Annette Yunick

Oyen (1) B.H., AHS (1 Student) Type: LTC Provides TR service and informed evidence for 30 bed long term care facility. 10 bed acute care unit, TR service provided to patients on referral basis. Supervises and provides assignments to therapy assistants.The Community TR program provides therapeutic recreation services for 18+ year old home care and non-home care individuals living in the community. The recreation therapist is accountable for assessments, individual and group interventions, electronic documentation in Meditech, evaluation of client’s progress, and supervising and providing assignments to therapy assistants. Some informed evidence therapy offered includes but not limited to Home Support Exercise Program, Leisure Education and Fit Minds. The student would need to be very independent, reliable, and collaborative and have a good background in a variety of diagnoses. BLS required, knowledge and skills required for supported exercise

Placing Coordinator: Annette Yunick

Pincher Creek & Fort Macleod (1) L.S., AHS (1 Student) Type: Community and Acute Care The Community TR program provides therapeutic recreation services for 18+ year old adults for home care and non-home care individuals living in the community. The recreation therapist is accountable for assessments, individual and group and virtual care interventions, electronic documentation in Meditech, evaluation of client’s progress, building community partnerships and supervising and providing assignments to therapy assistants. Appointments are conducted in a variety of community venues, supportive living and in the client's home. Collaborating with PT for Aquatic Therapy in the community. Other informed evidence therapy offered includes but not limited to Expressive Arts, Home Support Exercise Program, Walking to Wellness, Opening Minds through Art, Leisure Education, Yoga, Therapeutic Writing and Fit Minds. The student would need to be very independent, reliable, and collaborative and have a good background in a variety of diagnoses. First Aid & CPR Required, as well as own transportation and drivers’ licence, knowledge and skills required for supported exercise and aquatics, knowledge and skills related to Indigenous populations

Placing Coordinator: Annette Yunick

AHS Calgary Zone Calgary (4)

Peter Lougheed Centre, NE Calgary K.M., AHS (1 Student) Type: U25, U27, U37 Mental Health Placement occurs over 3 units. Inpatient Units 25 & 27 at Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) are each 31-bed units that serve adults 18 years of age and older that suffer from an acute psychiatric disorder and require admission to an acute care facility. Patients are provided with comprehensive multidisciplinary programs and specialized services. Inpatient Short Stay Unit 37 at Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) is a 16-bed unit for patients who have the potential to be cared for at a lower level of care within 72 hours. It is a program for short term stabilization and reconnection with community resources. Placing Coordinator: Jane Papenhuyzen

Peter Lougheed Centre, NE Calgary A.K., AHS (1 Student) Type: Mental Health Day Program inpatient units for adults (18-64) with acute and chronic addiction & mental health diagnoses plus short stay unit; requires work on 3 different units The Day at Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) provides intensive short term stabilization treatment to individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness that significantly impair their ability to function. The primary goal of this service is to either avert admission, re-admission or reduce length of stay on acute psychiatric inpatient units. Individuals will participate collaboratively in an integrated program designed to increase coping skills and enhance capacity to manage current and future mental health/psychiatric difficulties. Individuals work with a primary case manager and psychiatrist while also attending group sessions. Placing Coordinator: Jane Papenhuyzen

Rockyview General Hospital, SW Calgary T.F., AHS (1 Student) Type: U45 Mental Health Inpatient Psychiatry Unit 45 at Rockyview General Hospital (RGH) is a 20-bed unit that provides acute care for adults between 18 to 65 years of age with a principal psychiatric disorder. Patients are provided with comprehensive multidisciplinary care through nursing, medical staff, psychology, social work, and occupational/recreational therapy. Mental health needs are assessed through a variety of individual and group activities by various disciplines such as occupational therapy, recreational therapy, and Changeways (a psycho-educational program). Highly transdisciplinary role more suited for a student specifically interested in Addiction & Mental Health and comes with experience in Addiction & Mental Health. Student is strongly grounded in recreation therapy role so they more confidently work within a team with blurred interprofessional roles.

Placing Coordinator: Jane Papenhuyzen

Foothills Medical Centre, NW Calgary S.A., AHS (1 Student) Type: U58 Neuro Rehab inpatient adult neurological rehabilitation. Students work with patients with brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury.

Placing Coordinator: Jane Papenhuyzen

AHS Central Zone Tofield (2) Tofield Long Term Care N.K., AHS (2 Students) Type: LTC Placing Coordinator: Michelle Richard

Hanna (1) Hanna L.K., AHS (1 Student) Type: LTC Placing Coordinator: Lorrie Cotter

Lacombe (1) Lacombe A.S., AHS (1 Student) Type: LTC Placing Coordinator: Michelle Richard AHS North Zone Fairview (2)

K.A., AHS (2 Students) Type: LTC Includes a secure dementia unit

Placing Coordinator: Patti Lanigan

High Level, La Crete, Ft. Vermillion (2)

E.M., AHS (2 Students) Type: Continuing Care Includes both LTC and Supportive Living Residents

Placing Coordinator: Patti Lanigan

Fort McMurray (1)

S.V., AHS (1 Student) Type: Addictions Recovery Centre Community Program, requires weekend, evening shifts plus different day shift times.

Placing Coordinator: Patti Lanigan

Westlock (2)

M.K., AHS (2 Students) Type: LTC Placing Coordinator: Patti Lanigan

AHS Edmonton Zone Edmonton (2, potentially 3) Royal Alex Hospital W.F., AHS (1 Student-potentially 2) This Recreation Therapy Practicum provides experience in individual and group assessment, intervention, program planning, and community referral in an acute care setting. Working within a strong interprofessional environment, this practicum will provide experience primarily with clients with strokes and a variety of geriatric conditions, including the a consultative service for clients with dementia.

Placing Coordinator: Cherie Henderson