Recreation Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Grade 12, completion of recognized recreational courses plus two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Food Safe Certificate.
• Current certification in Basic First Aid & CPR Level C.
• Valid class 4 vehicle license (unrestricted), as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to teach.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carries out resident recreational/leisure programs such as arts and crafts, sports, music woodworking, cooking, horticulture, cultural events, and community outings as directed; sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for activity projects, teaches the techniques of related activities to residents; oversees the residents activities and reports problems and/or changes to the Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Therapist or designate.
• Carries out resident recreational/leisure activity programs outside the facility; checks that residents have appropriate clothing and necessary equipment for the activity; confirms details of proposed activity with nursing staff/medical staff; coordinates the movement of residents during the activity and teaches the techniques or related activities.
• Provides direction to volunteers during recreational/leisure programs and demonstrates related techniques as required.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, tools and materials and reports malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to the Recreation Coordinator/therapist/designate.
• Follows established process to fund enhanced recreational/leisure programs and completes documentation relating to the use of resident monies.
• Organizes and maintains program activity areas.
• Provides input and feedback with respect to program recreation/leisure activities at regular planning meetings, such as resident participation in activities.
• Accompanies residents and/or transports one or more passengers by operating a vehicle and/or bus, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available