Contract Recreation Therapist
Contract Recreation Therapist
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Job Description
Our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and wellbeing. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents homes and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and personcentered environment. Working in longterm care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.
The Opportunity
The Recreation Therapist assesses plans implements and evaluates residents in regards to recreation therapy. The goal for the recreation therapist is to use recreation and leisure to improve functions and create optimal health and wellbeing for residents with illness or disabling conditions.
What Is In It For You
- Assesses each resident to determine their needs interests and abilities within the facility and community
- Identifies goals and treatment plans and communicates same to members of the Interdisciplinary Team Residents and Family
- Ensures that residents are involved in appropriate recreation activities
- Directs and assists Recreation Therapy Aides with individual/group resident leisure pursuits
- Utilizes methods of documentation including charting and assessments
- Communicates information within the Recreation Therapy Department and Interdisciplinary Team Conferences regarding residents performance progress and suitability in each program
- Assists in planning and coordinating of programs and resources
What You Will Need
- Completion of Bachelor Degree or diploma in Recreation Therapy from a Canadian accredited School/University.
- Eligible for registration with the British Columbia Therapeutic Recreation Association.
- Previous Recreation Therapy experience in a health care facility preferred; experience in gerontology an asset.
- Proven experience preparing assessments and RAI proficient
- Capable of functioning autonomously independently and interdependently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills interacting with residents families and other staff.
Local Contract: $50hr
Travel Contract : $42$46hr $90 daily per diem OR hotel accommodations provided
Monday Friday 8am 4:30pm * There will be times these hours will need to be adjusted/contractor to be flexible*
Work Location: AgeCare Monashee Mews.
Address: 2165 Norris Avenue Lumby BC V0E 2G0
FTE: 1.0
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Employment Type
Full Time
