Recreation Therapy Assistant — ABI Care & Community Programs

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Staff discounts

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Recreation Therapy Assistant for the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Transitional Housing team at Oak Care Centre. You will deliver recreation therapy programs, adapt activities for client independence, and report progress to the Recreation Therapist and interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include planning and demonstrating activities, working with volunteers, and potentially transporting clients to community activities.

Qualifications

• Educational requirement: Therapeutic Recreation Diploma or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• License requirement: Valid Class 4 vehicle license may be required.
• Trauma-informed practice knowledge is essential.
• Indigenous cultural safety and delivering culturally safe care are required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out individual or group recreation therapy programs based on client needs.
• Plan, demonstrate and adapt recreation activities to maximize client independence and participation.
• Report observations to the Recreation Therapist and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direction to program volunteers.
• May operate a van/bus to transport clients within the community.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Indigenous cultural safety

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Observation of client changes

Rapport with clients

Equipment operation

Education

Therapeutic Recreation Diploma

Valid Class 4 vehicle license

Job description

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Recreation Therapy Assistant for the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Transitional Housing team at Oak Care Centre. You will deliver recreation therapy programs, adapt activities for client independence, and report progress to the Recreation Therapist and interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include planning and demonstrating activities, working with volunteers, and potentially transporting clients to community activities.