Recreation Therapist

4 weeks ago

New Westminster British Columbia KL, Greater Vancouver, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time
Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89 - $47.31 / hour
Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill a casual opportunity for a Recreation Therapist at Queens Park Care Centre in New Westminstery, BC.

Queens Park Care Centre (QPCC) is located in New Westminster and provides rehabilitation services, an adult day program and a long-term care community. QPCC has an outpatient rehab service and 76 specialized inpatient rehabilitation beds. These provide intensive rehab for different patient populations including Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury and Stroke rehab patients as well as lower leg amputees, complex neurological conditions and other muscular skeletal injuries. Queens Park is a small and friendly site with a close link to its community and a high dependency on it’s multidisciplinary team. An active wellness committee, a strong Foundation partnership and a leafy green location help support our focus on staff wellness. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute towards making a significant difference in patient or resident lives. Come help us take Queens Park into the future -Apply today

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

  • Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
  • Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
  • Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
  • Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
  • Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
  • TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes

Additional employee discounts and perks available

*Eligibility based on employment status


Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Services and under the clinical direction of the Clinical Supervisor, Recreation Therapist (or designate for professional practice issues), the Recreation Therapist assesses, plans, implements and monitors Recreation Therapy services to residents which are designed to meet their individual needs and abilities, in order to maintain and improve their level of social and leisure function. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the recreation therapist liaises with the appropriate program/team.
Responsibilities

Provides input into the development of the recreation programs in the assigned areas. Implements and evaluates recreation therapy programs and determines program modification as necessary. Plans special events as appropriate. Conducts the assessment of each resident's social and leisure abilities. In consultation and cooperation with other interdisciplinary team members, plans, implements and evaluates the resident's daily plan of care. Creates and modifies programs to meet changing needs of residents, seeking resources and adaptive materials as needed/appropriate. Educates residents and families in aspects of recreation therapy treatment. Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences and family conferences as appropriate. Collaborates with other team members regarding program related issues. Provides input into the performance evaluation of clinical support staff. Assists with the implementation of the staff education programs relating to Recreation Therapy. Acts as a resource person to staff regarding Therapeutic Recreation needs for residents. Provides guidance, direction and role model practices to support staff related to working with special populations. Prepares food items with residents. Portions out and serves food and beverages and assists residents with eating refreshments at programs. Makes recommendations regarding the purchase, general maintenance and repair of equipment and supplies; participates in purchasing materials to support programs. . Maintains residents' records, clinical outcome measures and statistical data in accordance with department, facility and professional standards Participates in interdisciplinary, departmental and professional development to ensure awareness of current developments of evidence based therapeutic recreation practice Participates in orientation and in-service training of staff, students and volunteers by conducting group/individual in-services on topics related to recreation therapy programs and practice. Provides instruction, feedback and supervision to volunteers and students as required Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy. One year experience in Therapeutic Recreation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Eligibility for membership with the BC Therapeutic Recreation Association (BCTRA).

Successful completion of Foodsafe Course Level 1.



Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to teach, consult and advise. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others both within and outside the organization. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in a continuously changing environment and take initiative to ensure effective and timely delivery of services. Demonstrated ability to deal with and promote change. Demonstrated ability to problem solve and effectively deal with conflict situations. Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Basic computer literacy.
About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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