Recreation Therapist | Permanent Full Time

Sienna Senior Living; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Recreation Therapist to enhance the lives of seniors through innovative therapy programs. In this vital role, you will assess and implement recreation therapy activities tailored to residents' individual strengths and interests, ensuring a warm and engaging environment. Your expertise will guide a team of recreation therapy assistants, and your commitment to documentation and program development will ensure the highest quality of care. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with seniors required.
• Must be a registered Recreation Therapist or in process of registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide and assess recreation therapy activities for residents.
• Develop and sustain a plan of care based on individual resident needs.

Skills

Recreation Therapy

Assessment Skills

Program Development

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies

Degree in Health Sciences with a post-graduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Tools

MDS/RAI

Activity Pro

Job description

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Recreation Therapist is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Recreation Therapist, your typical day will impact in the following ways:

1. Providing and assessing for recreation therapy activities including outings in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, and resident plan of care and within the scope of practice.
2. Developing and sustaining a plan of care to meet residents’ assessed needs based on individual strengths, needs, and interests of residents to establish importance and direction of therapeutic recreation intervention.
3. Ensuring that thorough evaluation of assessments, intervention plans, program development, and program delivery is consistently being completed to ensure the efficacy of recreation services.
4. Guiding recreation therapy assistants ensuring proper documentation is completed MDS/RAI, Activity Pro.
5. Observing facilitation of activities, engaging in reflective practice to ensure appropriate and thorough programming is taking place.
6. Maintaining accurate and complete records of care delivered, documentation, program development, and program delivery.
7. Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves:

1. University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies, and/or a degree in Health Sciences with a post-graduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation, from a recognized university or equivalent education and experience.
2. Member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO). Applicable to Ontario applicants.
3. Member in good standing with BC Therapeutic Recreation Association. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
4. Be a registered Recreation Therapist (R/TRO) or in process of registration with TRO. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
5. Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with seniors.
6. Qualifications must meet definition under MDS-RAI guidelines.
7. All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
8. All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

A class 4 BC drivers License is required.

Act upon your desire to help others and join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

Wage Leveling rate of pay $31.99-$47.31 per hour until such time that wage leveling ends, then the pay rate will reflect the collective agreement.