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Recreation Therapist Assistant

2 months ago


Powell River, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

About the Role

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Recreation Assistant to join our team at the Willingdon Creek Village in Powell River, BC. As a Recreation Assistant, you will work in a team-based environment to carry out recreation programs in consultation with the Recreation Therapist.

Key Responsibilities

  • Organize and oversee patients/clients/residents on outings
  • Coordinate the portering of patients/clients/residents to and from the activity
  • Demonstrate techniques of recreation activities
  • Carry out prescribed adaptations to recreation activities to enable patients/clients/residents to maintain maximum potential for independence as per the instruction of the Recreation Therapist
  • Provide functional direction to volunteers
  • Evaluate and report relevant observations of patient's/client's/resident's progress/participation to the Recreation Therapist or interdisciplinary team
  • Organize furnishings and equipment for designated activities
  • Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies
  • May operate a bus with a passenger seating capacity of up to 25 passengers (including the driver) to transport patients/clients/residents to and from community participation activities as required by site/program

About Powell River, BC

Powell River is a stunning destination on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, offering a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. With its endless green mountains and sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River is a haven for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Completion of a recognized Recreation Diploma Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Valid Class 4 vehicle license (unrestricted) may be required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to teach
  • Ability to organize work
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
  • Ability to operate related equipment
  • Ability to deal with others effectively

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

  • Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health, and dental, and municipal pension plan
  • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident, and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
  • Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff, and volunteers

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.