Recreation Therapy Assistant Whitehorse
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Support therapeutic recreation in Whitehorse as a Recreation Therapy Assistant, facilitating individualized activities and applying person-centered practices with residents.
The Government of Yukon's Continuing Care division is hiring a term full-time Recreation Therapy Assistant through January 6, 2028. Reporting to the Supervisor of Therapeutic Services, you will assist with goal-oriented leisure programs directed by the Recreation Therapist. The work supports residents' and clients' quality-of-life outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate individualized and group therapeutic activities
- Implement recreation programs with observable outcomes
- Follow clinical direction from the Recreation Therapist
- Document assigned interventions and programs
- Transport residents during outings and activities
Requirements:
- Relevant recreation therapy, kinesiology, psychology, or education training
- Recent experience facilitating therapeutic or clinical activities
- Knowledge of person-centered practices and adaptive strategies
- Standard First Aid, CPR C with AED, and WHMIS 2015
- Valid Class 4 driver's licence and vulnerable sector clearance
Bring therapeutic activity facilitation, adaptive strategies, and safe resident support to Continuing Care in Whitehorse.
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