recreational therapist

Government of Canada; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Metro Vancouver is looking for a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist to evaluate treatment plans, record observations, and implement specialized therapy programs. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and a CTRS certification, with 2-3 years of relevant experience. The position requires work to be completed on-site, with no remote options available. Benefits include health, dental, and long-term care insurance.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Long-term care insurance

Maternity and parental benefits

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans.
• Record observations and write progress reports.
• Perform administrative tasks and prepare treatment plans.
• Implement treatment plans and initiate specialized therapy programs.

Skills

Consultation with health care professionals

Observation recording

Report writing

Administrative tasks

Treatment plan preparation

Implementation of treatment plans

Designing specialized therapy programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Record observations
• Write progress reports
• Perform administrative tasks
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
• Implement treatment plans
• Initiate, design and implement specialized therapy programs

Credentials

• Certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS)

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Wellness program