Recreation Therapist - Bachelor's Degree

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

2d • CA$38 - CA$47 • Hybrid

About The Position

Works within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, to establish goals that are safe, realistic, and reasonable by assessing, planning, coordinating, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and transitioning Recreation Therapy and other services for the client in an interprofessional team model in collaboration with the primary care provider, and other care providers. Assesses service eligibility, facilitates the development, implementation, and adaptation of a care plan, delivers direct care, and provides care management to assist clients to manage their own care and navigate through the various services available within the community setting. The Recreation Therapist works in consultation with other system partners and incorporates current evidence into practice.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure Studies from an accredited university.
• Eligible for certification and CTRS credential with National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
• Recent, related experience in Home Health clinical practice in Community.
• Valid BC Driver’s License required as local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
• Broad knowledge of Recreation Therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Basic knowledge of Recreation Therapy standardised assessments, tests and measures.
• Knowledge and demonstrated skill in the provision of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated client populations.
• Knowledge of provincial acts and regulations related to home and community care.
• Knowledge of acute, chronic disease, palliative and health management and self-management support.
• Knowledge of community resources available for client/family support and related health services.
• Knowledge of transitions through continuums of care.
• Knowledge of other health care professions and their role in client care.
• Knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preference, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a professional team.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to manage psychosocial and behavioural issues.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through verbal, nonverbal, written, electronic and social media.
• Demonstrated ability to employ effective conflict resolution and reconciliation approaches and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, facilitate and coach.
• Demonstrated ability to employ teaching/learning strategies to transfer knowledge to engage clients/families in planning and self-management of care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of policies or other protocols and ongoing professional development of self.
• Demonstrated ability to develop rapport, trust and ethical relationships with clients/families, family care providers and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, schedule and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of equipment and in the techniques appropriate to Recreation Therapy treatment.
• Ability to operate related equipment and current administrative and clinical computer applications.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, coordinating, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and transitioning Recreation Therapy and other services for the client in an interprofessional team model in collaboration with the primary care provider, and other care providers.
• Assesses service eligibility.
• Facilitates the development, implementation, and adaptation of a care plan.
• Delivers direct care.
• Provides care management to assist clients to manage their own care and navigate through the various services available within the community setting.
• Works in consultation with other system partners and incorporates current evidence into practice.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees