PROGRAM COORDINATOR I (RECREATION)

Northern Health - BC; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health - BC is seeking a Program Coordinator (PC I) to apply knowledge of recreation therapy in a multidisciplinary team. The role plans, develops, implements and evaluates general recreational/leisure programs to support residents’ health and well-being in residential, acute, and/or adult day program settings.

Under the clinical direction of a Recreation Therapist or designate, the PC I carries out therapeutic components of a resident’s care plan, may supervise up to four Activity

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates recreational/leisure programs.
• Supervises up to four Activity Worker II positions and volunteers.

Job description

Are you a Program Coordinator looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Recreation Therapy/Adult Day Services department.

In accordance with the vision and values of the organization and as a member of the multidisciplinary team within a client and family centered model of care, the Program Coordinator (PC I) plans, develops, implements and evaluates general recreational/leisure programs designed to support residents’/clients’ health and well-being in residential, acute and/or adult day program settings. The PC I may supervise up to four Activity Worker II positions and provides direction to designated volunteers. Under the clinical direction of a Recreation Therapist or appropriate designate (ie. OT, RN), the PC I carries out therapeutic components of a resident’s care plan as an assigned task and assists with the monitoring the patients’/residents’ progression.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00.