Recreation Therapy Worker

Government of Nunavut; Cambridge Bay; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut is seeking a Recreation Therapy Worker in Cambridge Bay to plan, organize, and conduct therapeutic, leisure, and recreational activities for residents, collaborating with the nursing team to enhance health and quality of life. Applicants typically hold a High School Diploma and a recognized Recreation Therapy Aide program, with two years of related experience.

CPR/First Aid and WHMIS are assets; knowledge of Inuit communities and cross-cultural experience are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Completion of a recognized Recreation Therapy Aide program.
• Two years of related experience, preferably in a Continuing Care setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and conduct therapeutic, leisure, and recreational activities for residents.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to enhance residents' health, well-being and quality of life.
• Determine activity preferences based on individual care plans; plan, develop, implement and evaluate recreation services.
• Monitor community engagements for activities of daily living and support residents’ participation in activities.
• Document residents’ participation in recreational and leisure activities; maintain supplies inventory to support activities.
• Submit non-clinical Telehealth reports to the Manager; maintain a clean and safe environment; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

WHMIS training

Driver's license (Class 4)

Inuktut knowledge asset

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Recreation Therapy Aide program

Job description

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This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Cambridge Bay only. Reporting to the Manager Continuing Care Centre, the Recreation Therapy Worker plans, organizes and conducts therapeutic, leisure, and recreational activities for residents and their families in collaboration with the nursing team in order to enhance the health, well‑being, and quality of life for residents. The Recreation Therapy Worker performs these duties in keeping with the philosophy of client-centered care while demonstrating respect for the traditional and individual values of residents and the community being served. The Recreation Therapy Worker is expected to work with minimal supervision.

Recreation and leisure activities are vital to residents and families of Continuing Care Centres enabling residents to achieve optimal physical functioning, encourage and enhance mobility, and increase the residents’ mental and spiritual well‑being.

The Recreation Therapy Worker will work with residents to determine their preference of recreational and leisure activities based on individual care plans; in collaboration with the nursing team, plan, develop, implement and evaluate various recreation services based on their needs, skills and abilities and interests. This may include small and large group activities and individual activity where appropriate; monitor community engagements for activities of daily living, to support resident’s participation in recreational activities Innuqatigiitsiarniq: respecting others, relationships and caring for people; documenting resident’s participation in recreational and leisure activities; maintain an inventory of supplies to ensure appropriate equipment is available to support recreational activities; complete and submit non‑clinical Telehealth reports to the Manager as required; maintain an organized, clean and safe environment; and perform other duties as assigned.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a High School Diploma; completion of a recognized program in Recreation Therapy Aide; two (2) years of related experience, preferably in a Continuing Care setting.

CPR/First Aid Certificate is an asset. WHMIS training is an asset. Valid Class 4 Driver’s license is an asset.

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.