Therapeutic Recreation Worker II: Resident Care Focus

NL Health Services; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

NL Health Services seeks a Recreation Therapy Worker II at Fogo Island Health Center in the Central Zone. This temporary full-time role lasts approximately 1 month, focusing on providing comprehensive therapeutic recreation services and engaging residents in diverse activities.

The position requires a two-year recreation diploma (or equivalent) and an unrestricted Class IV driver’s license. You’ll document participation, support daily living, and work within an interdisciplinary team to enhance

Qualifications

• High school diploma recognized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
• Minimum two-year diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or two-year diploma in recreation with program development experience in health care.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Therapeutic Recreation in a long-term care or health care setting.
• Demonstrated problem solving and program planning skills; strong motivation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with residents respectfully.
• Unrestricted Class IV driver's license; willing to work in a team or independently.
• Satisfactory conduct and attendance; RCMP/local police record check.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Therapeutic Recreation Services as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete leisure inventories and document resident participation and progress.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate recreation activities based on resident needs and interests.
• Assist with activities of daily living and collaborate with the team to ensure safety.
• Report to the Regional Manager and Client Care Manager; promote person- and family-centred care.

Skills

Problem solving

Program planning

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Therapeutic Recreation diploma

Job description

NL Health Services seeks a Recreation Therapy Worker II at Fogo Island Health Center in the Central Zone. This temporary full-time role lasts approximately 1 month, focusing on providing comprehensive therapeutic recreation services and engaging residents in diverse activities.

The position requires a two-year recreation diploma (or equivalent) and an unrestricted Class IV driver’s license. You’ll document participation, support daily living, and work within an interdisciplinary team to enhance