Recreation Therapist
2 months ago
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89/Hr. - CAD $47.31/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Recreation Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Recreation Therapist to join the Assertive Community Treatment Team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team
As a Recreation Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
Work in a team based environment and provide therapeutic recreation/leisure interventions to designated clients/residents. Participate as a member of an integrated collaborative health care team, assessing clients'/residents’ recreation and leisure needs, abilities and interests. Maintain a variety of records. Plan and implement therapeutic recreation care plans, evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention, and communicate with the client/resident/family and health care team members. Contribute to the organization and delivery of Recreation Therapy services, and participate in designated quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research and education, as required.Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
ACT teams bring health care and life-skills support to clients; all of whom would have difficulty arranging and keeping appointments with traditional office-based health care practitioners. ACT uses a trauma informed approach to promote recovery through community-based treatment and rehabilitation. The ACT team strives to reduce the number of contacts between police and their clients with severe and persistent mental health conditions and substance use concerns.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure Studies from an accredited university. Eligible for certification and CTRS credential with National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency First Aid. Valid Class IV Driver’s License.K nowledge & Abilities
Basic knowledge of recreation therapy theory and practice within a rehabilitation and/or resident and family centred model of care. Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area. Basic knowledge of research process and methodology. Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care. Demonstrated ability to function as a team member. Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients both one-on-one and in-groups. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others. Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation. Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment. Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required. Skills in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate to recreation therapy treatment. Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize related computer information systems, applications, technology, and equipment. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. 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.
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
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