Recreation Therapist - Chenchenstway (Burnaby)

Fraser Health Authority; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Vacation up to 4 weeks

Pension enrollment from day one

Maternity top-up

TransLink pass subsidy

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a Recreation Therapist to develop, implement and evaluate therapeutic recreation programs tailored to residents’ social, physical, emotional and spiritual needs. You will perform assessments, collaborate with the Recreation Coordinator, and contribute to interdisciplinary care planning.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Recreation Therapy, 3 years of geriatric experience, and certification readiness for BCTRA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy.
• Three years' recent geriatric experience.
• Eligible for BCTRA membership.
• Current First Aid and CPR Level C.
• FoodSafe Level 1.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate therapeutic recreation programs for residents.
• Collaborate with the Recreation Coordinator on program planning.
• Assess resident needs and monitor progress and documentation.
• Provide education and guidance to residents, families and volunteers.
• Maintain safe, engaging and inclusive recreation activities.

Skills

Communication

English

Physical fitness

Program planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy

Geriatrics experience (3 years)

BCTRA membership eligibility

First Aid & CPR Level C

FoodSafe Level 1

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19 - $50.20 / hour

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Recreation Therapist to join the team at Chénchenstway, a modern long-term care community located in the heart of Burnaby, British Columbia.

About Chénchenstway

Chénchenstway is a 216-bed long-term care community offering residents privacy and comfort with private rooms, individual washrooms, and accessible outdoor spaces. Formerly the New Vista long-term care home, the renovations were undertaken in partnership with Providence Health Care and Vancouver Coastal Health to help ensure that more seniors have access to high-quality and dignified care.

Chénchenstway is a Squamish word that means ‘to lift each other up.’ Fraser Health is grateful to the Squamish community for gifting this name to the home.

Burnaby

Burnaby is a rapidly growing metropolitan area at the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver with different municipalities at all of its borders. The city is recognized as one of the Lower Mainland’s most attractive suburbs and is known for its schools, lakes, and mountains. It has one of the highest parkland-to-resident ratios in all of North America and is home to a wide variety of arts and culture. There is always something new to experience.

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• 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

Benefits and incentives are based on employment status and eligibility requirements.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors while building a rewarding career with Fraser Health.

Detailed Overview

Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Operations, the Recreation Therapist is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of individual and group therapeutic recreation treatment interventions and programming based on the social, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs of residents. Provides clinical therapeutic assessments and considers recreation/leisure goals needs, interests and abilities of residents. Works in close collaboration with the Recreation Coordinator in program planning.

Responsibilities

1. Utilizes the philosophy and vision of the facility to plan, promote, organize, implement, and evaluate a wide range of recreation and social programs designed to meet the needs of the residents. Directs recreation programming working in close collaboration with the Recreation Coordinator.
2. Organizes and ensures space and supply requirements are available for programs. Liases with Recreation Coordinator on program staffing requirements.
3. Connects with external agencies and parties as needed for programming.
4. Conducts comprehensive therapeutic recreation assessments for new residents and reassesses appropriate programs. Monitors, evaluates and documents resident participation and progress and monitors intervention with observations, reporting and interpretation.
5. As required, determines the recreation/leisure program(s) which meet the resident's needs and abilities by reviewing the care plan, interviewing the /resident regarding their social/leisure history, and consulting with family and interdisciplinary staff; identifies, evaluates, implements, and documents recreation/leisure goals and objectives based on individual interests and abilities.
6. Conducts recreation programs and activities as appropriate.
7. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team in resident care and program related issues.
8. Provides orientation, guidance, and collegial information or demonstration of equipment or work methods and processes to others including peers, new staff, and students such as through hospital in-services, meetings or one-to one.
9. Participates in programs and initiatives such as clinical rounds, discharge planning, research activities, quality improvement, team conferences, meetings, and the development of new policies, procedures and standards for care/program delivery. Contributes to discussions; reports back on decisions, outcomes and recommendations.
10. Provides education and guidance in individual or group settings to residents/family/volunteers as required.
11. Maintains a safe environment for residents, families, volunteers and staff by following established emergency and safety practices and procedures; identifies problems related to resident safety and care standards and informs the Manager or designate.
12. Provides orientation, clinical work direction and provides input to the evaluation of recreation assistants. Participates on interview panels and provides input regarding the selection of recreation staff.
13. Provides orientation and evaluation of volunteers; liaises between volunteers and other members of the treatment team.
14. Provides instruction and/or supervision to students. Evaluates and provides feedback on student progress.
15. Maintains and orders recreation supplies subject to approval by the clinical manager.
16. Provides input regarding the operating and capital budget of department, as required.
17. Compiles/prepares reports/ records and workload statistics.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy. Three years' recent, related experience in Geriatrics. Eligible for membership with the B.C. Therapeutic Recreation Association (BCTRA). Current certificate in First Aid and CPR Level C. FoodSafe Level 1.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Must be physically fit to perform the role.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to plan programs.

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, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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