RECREATION WORKER

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc.; Hartville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Recreation Worker, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing patients' physical, mental, and social well-being. In this engaging position, you'll design and implement therapeutic recreation programs tailored to individual needs, ensuring a supportive and enriching environment. Collaborate with a dedicated rehabilitation team to assess and address patients' interests while maintaining strong community ties. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others through creative and recreational activities. If you're passionate about promoting health and wellness through recreation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy or related area required.
• Strong planning and organizational skills essential for program development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize recreation programs to improve patients' well-being.
• Prepare reports on patients' progress and maintain recreation supplies.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation Planning

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Science

Job description

Overview

The Recreation Worker is accountable for providing appropriate therapeutic recreation for patients.

Responsibilities

Plans and organizes recreation program for patients to effect improvement in their physical, mental, and social well- being.

Organizes such activities as sports, dramatics, nature study, social activities, games, and arts and crafts in accord with patients' needs, capabilities, and interests as determined by discussions with other members of the rehabilitation team and interviews with the patient.

Prepares reports for medical staff and other members of treatment team reflecting patients' reactions and symptoms of patients' progress or regression.

Surveys the therapeutic recreation program and recommends changes or modifications. Prepares budgets and periodic reports of activities.

Orders and maintains supply of recreation apparatus and equipment.

Maintains close and cooperative association with therapeutic recreation departments in other community agencies.

May make arrangements for movies, live entertainment for special programs, and group outings such as picnics, ball games, or sightseeing.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in recreation therapy or recreation preferred or Bachelors degree in physical education, social science, job guidance, art or other related area.