Recreation Therapy Worker
1 day ago
Position Summary
We are presently seeking a Recreation Therapy Worker to join out Recreation team at Polson Place in Vernon, BC. A strong candidate will have completed a course or certificate from a recognized recreation therapy program and hold a Class IV BC Driver’s License.
Working within a client centered model, the Recreation Therapy Worker works as a member of the interdisciplinary team and is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of an established Recreation Therapy Program.
As the Recreation Therapy Worker you will be primarily working with geriatric residents and short stay clients. This position assists in getting residents to/from their programs and carries out established leisure/recreation therapy programs. Staff go on outings with the residents and facilitate groups specific to the needs of the residents (i.e. social, physical, spiritual, etc.) including one-to-one programs. The Recreation Therapy Worker also reports relevant observations of resident progress and behavior to the Supervisor/Recreation Therapist and provides suggestions for changes or modifications to the existing programs.
This is a relief part time (0.82 FTE) position that works Wednesday to Saturday day shifts from 08:30 to 16:30. Once hired into a relief role, employees are eligible to apply for internal postings including permanent part time or full time positions. Many opportunities with Interior Health begin with relief positions and lead to regular employment.
Apply today to join a great team
Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience:
• Grade 12, completion of a recognized recreation course(s) plus two year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Valid class 4 vehicle license as required
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