Recreation Therapy Assistant

4 months ago

Vancouver, Canada The Louis Brier Home and Hospital Full time

Be part of a hardworking team relentlessly dedicated to improving the experience our resident’s look forward to most - meal time

From preparing dishes to delivering meals to residents with a smile, our **Food Services Workers** have strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to service excellence. Join our team and build long lasting relationships while making a difference to the lives of seniors.

**About Us**:
A Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice, we pride ourselves on a strong reputation for excellence. Our work environment is community-oriented, warm and inclusive. Appreciation is embedded into our culture and staff feel valued for their contributions.

Louis Brier has dedicated leaders who are available and responsive to our needs. An HR Coordinator is devoted to promoting our health, wellness, and engagement. An Infection Control Practitioner helps keep us safe. Everyone is committed to quality and safety and it shows.

By enhancing funding that enriches the quality of life for our residents, the Louis Brier Foundation truly sets our organization apart. State of the art equipment, music and entertainment, culture and education, are all generously funded through the Louis Brier Foundation and this greatly improves work life.

Providing outstanding care is not always easy but making a difference feels good. Working at Louis Brier gives us a feeling of purpose and a sense of belonging. It’s more than a way of working, it’s a way of life.
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Be yourself and feel a sense of belonging within a team that embraces differences._
- _ Contribute to an award-winning organization that recognizes passionate and hardworking employees._
- _ Engage within our community and thrive in an unbeatable work culture that celebrates LIFE._

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ARE YOU READY for the #LouisBrierLIFE?_**

**Role**:The Recreation Therapy Assistant carries out an established residents activity program under the general supervision of the Supervisor.

**Summary of Duties**: Carries out resident activity programs such as arts and crafts, sports, music, woodworking, cooking, gardening and exercises as directed; sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for activity projects, teaches the techniques of related activities to residents, oversees the residents activities and reports problems and/or changes to supervisor.

Carries out residents activity programs outside the facility; checks that resident has appropriate clothing and necessary equipment for the activity, confirms details of proposed activity with nursing/medical staff, co-ordinates the movement of residents during the activity and teaches the techniques of related activities.

Provides direction to volunteers during activity programs and demonstrates related techniques as required.

Maintains inventory of equipment, tools and materials and reports malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to appropriate staff.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Required Qualifications**:
Grade 12, completion of recognized recreational courses such as handicrafts plus two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

The Recreation Therapy Assistant must communicate effectively, be capable to teach, organize work and operate related equipments.

**_ Hours of Work_**:
**Sunday to Wednesday** 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - **Thursday** 12:30 to 8:30 pm

**Hourly Wage**: $28.74/hour

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