Recreation Therapist

Fraser Health Authority; Mission; On-site; CAD 54,277 - 67,791; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a motivated Recreation Therapist to join their team in Mission. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy with two years of related experience. Responsibilities include developing therapeutic recreation programs, conducting assessments, and overseeing volunteers. This is an entry-level position offering full-time employment with a salary range of CAD $39.40 - $49.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Two years' recent, related experience.
• Eligible for membership in the B.C. Therapeutic Recreation Association.

Responsibilities

• Develops goals and objectives for the Recreation Therapy program.
• Conducts assessments and develops therapeutic recreation care plans.
• Plans, organizes, and implements therapeutic recreation programs.
• Participates in staff selection and supervision.
• Monitors inventory of therapeutic recreation equipment.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to teach, consult and advise

Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

Ability to develop and maintain working relationships

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize

Ability to adapt to change and solve problems

Ability to operate related equipment

Basic computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

Overview

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Salary: CAD $39.40 - $49.21 / hour.

Job Summary

We are currently hiring for a casual Recreation Therapist to join our team in Mission, BC.

Responsibilities

• Develops goals and objectives, policies and procedures for the Recreation Therapy program.
• Conducts a standardized individual assessment of each resident and develops an appropriate therapeutic recreation care plan; reassesses as required.
• Utilizes assessments to plan, organize, coordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate a wide range of therapeutic recreation and social programs.
• Ensures space, supply and staffing requirements are met for each program; conducts program activities as appropriate.
• Participates in staff selection, orientation and supervision; coordinates work assignments and performance evaluations.
• Administers and accounts for the therapeutic recreation supplies budget; maintains supplies and organizes fundraising activities.
• Orients and monitors volunteers; liaises with community Volunteer Coordinators; plans volunteer appreciation activities.
• Attends care conferences, charts weekly, participates in staff/team meetings; coordinates with other health professionals and community resources to facilitate programming.
• Monitors inventory of therapeutic recreation equipment and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy, plus two years' recent, related experience. Eligible for membership in the B.C. Therapeutic Recreation Association.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to teach, consult and advise.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships within and outside the organization.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize in a changing environment and take initiative to ensure timely service delivery.
• Ability to adapt to change and solve problems; handle conflict effectively.
• Ability to operate related equipment; physical ability to perform duties; basic computer literacy.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. We value diversity and are committed to planetary health, respect, caring and trust.

Fraser Health employs 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are dedicated to inclusive, equitable and culturally safe hiring practices.

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Additional information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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