Recreation Therapist, Elders Day Program

Salary

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

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Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of nearly 45,000 medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

“Fraser Health Authority values diversity within the workplace.  For this position, we also want to highlight that First Nations, Inuit, Metis or Indigenous ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge for excellence in the position.”

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Detailed Overview

The Recreation Therapist, Elders Day Program, is accountable to the Manager, and is responsible for creating a place of learning, healing and caring for Indigenous Elders in accordance with the mission, values and goals of Fraser Health. The Recreation Therapist develops, facilitates and evaluates recreation and social programs designed to meet the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and spiritual needs of Elders Day Program participants; conducts standardized individualized assessments of Elders and develops appropriate care plans.
Responsibilities

Works with Coordinator and/or Manager in the development recreation programming/services for the client population based on client/community needs and available resources at the assigned locations.  Implements and evaluates recreation programming/services by reviewing and/or observing outcomes and implementing appropriate program/service modification to better meet outcomes/needs of the client population.
Ensure the clients are involved in recreation activities by facilitating, participating in and assisting in individual or group leisure activities.
Conducts assessments of client's social and leisure abilities, in collaboration with interdisciplinary team and community stakeholders, to identify client care goals and objectives; develops, evaluates and implements client's care plans.
Assesses clients' levels of functioning, interest, goals, objectives, and capacity to participate in group/individual program activities by methods such as taking leisure histories, analyzing leisure assessments, reviewing background information, and documenting client's condition, abilities and interests.
Serves as a resource in matters relating to leisure and recreation by providing educational sessions to clients.
Plans individual and/or group programs and services by establishing and prioritizing expected outcomes, discussing implementation options and determining resources available, in collaboration with program staff.
Acts as a resource to program staff regarding recreation needs of clients.  Provides guidance and role model practices to program staff.
Participates on assigned committees and task groups by methods such as gathering information prior to meeting, attending meetings, providing input, and providing updates.
Participates in quality improvement activities by providing input into the development, implementation and evaluation of program goals, objectives, and procedures to ensure effective resource utilization.
Completes required report and records.  Maintains files and records in accordance with program standards and procedures.  Shares relevant reports and information on program with Coordinator.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of recreation programs.  Recommends modifications to the Coordinator and/or Manager.
Engages with community partners to ensure program is developed and implemented inline with community needs and includes cultural content.
Identifies own learning needs and reviews with the Manager; addresses learning needs and maintains knowledge of current developments in evidence-based practice by methods such as reviewing relevant literature, consulting with other health care professionals, and attending relevant education programs to enhance the delivery of client care.
Transports passengers to program activities by operating a motor vehicle with a seating capacity of up to 10 (including driver).
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduation from a recognized Therapeutic Recreation Diploma Program. A minimum two (2) years of recent, related experience in areas such as developing wellness programs, working with Elders and in Indigenous community health; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, experience facilitating groups and program development.
Eligible for membership with the B.C. Therapeutic Recreation Association (BCTRA). Current certificate in CPR Level C.
Valid BC Driver's License and personal vehicle for work related purposes. Class IV BC Driver's Licence required.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic recreation, current trends and evidence-based practice.
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.
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.
Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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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