Recreation Therapist

2 days ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Louis Brier Home and Hospital Full time

WHO ARE WE

Located in the Oakridge area of Vancouver, B.C., Louis Brier Home and Hospital is a 215-bed accredited Long Term care facility situated next to the Weinberg Residence, which contains 40 assisted living suits and 20 Multi-Level Care rooms.

Our
Mission
at Louis Brier Home and Hospital and Weinberg Residence (LBHH & WR) is to provide compassionate and person-centered care prioritizing quality, safety and innovation, guided by Jewish traditions and values.

Our
Vision
is to be recognized as a centre of excellence and leaders in healthcare.

Our
Values
–
"CHAI"
Hebrew word for
LIFE
.

C
aring

  • We 'Show It.'

H
ealth, Safety and Wellness

  • We 'Do It Right.'

A
ccountability

  • We 'Own It.'

I
ntegrity

  • We 'Do What's Right.'

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Under the supervision of the Manager of Weinberg Residence (WR) and in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Team, the Recreation Therapist plays a key role in assessing the individual and group needs of residents. The Recreation Therapist is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic recreation programs that support residents' physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

Programs are designed to meet the needs of an older adult population with varying levels of care, while respecting diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and incorporating Jewish values and traditions
.
This position is home-based at Weinberg Residence and reports directly to the Manager of WR.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Complete Recreation Therapy Assessments by conducting leisure interviews with Residents/Family/Caregiver to assess needs and create goals/objectives, document assessments, and complete care plans.

  • Complete RAI-MDS by reviewing participation statistics and progress notes, update/revise Resident care plans to meet relevant goals.

  • Complete ongoing assessments as needed.

  • Prepare Resident care conference notes by reviewing participation statistics and documentation.

  • Attend Resident care conference to give Resident/Family/Caregiver feedback on participation and goals.

  • Plan evidence-based therapeutic recreation interventions to meet Residents' needs/goals.

  • Implement evidence-based therapeutic recreation interventions (group/one-to-one) that will meet the needs and goals of the Residents.

  • Document Resident participation.

  • Document progress notes when necessary.

  • Evaluate evidence-based interventions to ensure they meet Resident needs/goals.

  • Sets-up and organize furniture, space, and equipment for interventions.

  • Assist with Resident outings and special events.

  • Provide direction to designated volunteers; contact Volunteer Coordinator for additional volunteer resources as required; provide feedback on volunteer participation as relevant.

  • Ensure safety of residents during all tasks; report any adverse events or near-misses to the Weinberg Manager immediately.

  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team on resident care/quality improvement projects.

  • Attends interdisciplinary team meetings, trainings, and workshops as a representative of Weinberg when required.

  • Act as resource to LBHH senior management as well as to residents/families/caregivers and the community in general, by providing professional, specialized, current and innovative Therapeutic Recreation knowledge.

  • Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a two (2) year diploma in Recreation Therapy from a recognized College or Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from a recognized University program supplemented by directly related experience involving therapeutic programming with residents in a geriatric environment.   Current membership in BCTRA/CTRA required.  Courses in dementia-care and knowledge of the Jewish culture is an asset.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Strong team building skills.

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Ability to deal with changing priorities and a variety of responsibilities.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

  • Analytical and problem-solving approach to clinical situations.

  • Sensitivity to the needs and feelings of the population.

  • Sensitivity to Jewish culture, history and traditions.

  • Physical ability to perform required duties.

  • Adept to using computer software.

WORK SCHEDULE
: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday:  
9 am to 5 pm
  Wednesday:
10 am - 6 pm

SALARY
:   $ $47.31

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