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Recreation Assistant

Vancouver Coastal HealthRichmond, BC
Onsite

About The Position

Within the context of a dynamic patient/client/resident service culture, and in accordance with the established mission, vision, values and objectives of the organization, works in a team based environment to carry out recreation programs in consultation with the Recreation Therapist. Duties include organizing and overseeing patients/clients/residents on outings, coordinating the portering of patients/clients/residents to and from the activity, demonstrating techniques of recreation activities, carrying out prescribed adaptations to recreation activities to enable patients/clients/residents to maintain maximum potential for independence as per the instruction of the Recreation Therapist, providing functional direction to volunteers, evaluating and reporting relevant observations of patient’s/client’s/resident's progress/participation to the Recreation Therapist or interdisciplinary team, organizing furnishings and equipment for designated activities, and maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies. May operate a bus with a passenger seating capacity of up to 25 passengers (including the driver) to transport patients/clients/residents to and from community participation activities as required by site/program.

Requirements

  • Completion of a recognized Recreation Diploma Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to teach.
  • Ability to organize work.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Ability to deal with others effectively.
  • This positions will operate a bus or van with a seating capacities of up to 25 passengers, including the driver, therefore requires a Class 4 (unrestricted vehicle license), or a willingness to obtain.

Nice To Haves

  • Valid Class 4 vehicle license (unrestricted) may be required and will be noted on the posting.

Responsibilities

  • Organizing and overseeing patients/clients/residents on outings
  • Coordinating the portering of patients/clients/residents to and from the activity
  • Demonstrating techniques of recreation activities
  • Carrying out prescribed adaptations to recreation activities to enable patients/clients/residents to maintain maximum potential for independence as per the instruction of the Recreation Therapist
  • Providing functional direction to volunteers
  • Evaluating and reporting relevant observations of patient’s/client’s/resident's progress/participation to the Recreation Therapist or interdisciplinary team
  • Organizing furnishings and equipment for designated activities
  • Maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies
  • May operate a bus with a passenger seating capacity of up to 25 passengers (including the driver) to transport patients/clients/residents to and from community participation activities as required by site/program.

Benefits

  • We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported.

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