Recreation Therapy Assistant

Vancouver Coastal Health • West Vancouver, BC

3d • CA$31 - CA$33 • Onsite

About The Position

Within the context of a client and family-centered care model, and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the organization, including Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility and anti-racism principles, this position functions under the operational supervision of the Program Manager or Team Leader and the practice supervision and work direction of the Recreation Therapist, to carry out recreation therapy services. Duties include carrying out individual or group based programs based on client need both onsite and in the community. This includes program planning, demonstrating recreation activities, and carrying out modifications and adaptations to recreation programs to maximize client independence and participation. Reports relevant observations of client progress and participation to the Recreation Therapist and interdisciplinary team as appropriate. Provides functional direction to program volunteers. May operate a van or bus with a passenger seating to transport clients within the community as required by the site/ program.

Requirements

• Completion of a recognized Therapeutic Recreation Diploma Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care with diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computer software programs.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the positon.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out individual or group based programs based on client need both onsite and in the community.
• Program planning.
• Demonstrating recreation activities.
• Carrying out modifications and adaptations to recreation programs to maximize client independence and participation.
• Reporting relevant observations of client progress and participation to the Recreation Therapist and interdisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Providing functional direction to program volunteers.
• Operating a van or bus with a passenger seating to transport clients within the community as required by the site/ program.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree