Recreation Therapist-Fraser Hope Lodge - Fraser Canyon Hospital- Hope

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89 - $47.31 / hour
Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill an exciting Full Time position as a Recreation Therapist at Fraser Hope Lodge in Hope, B.C.

Apply today - if you are ready to be a part of a team committed to delivering high-quality care and support! Together, we can make a meaningful impact to lives of individuals and families in our community.

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes

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Detailed Overview

Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Programs, the Recreation Therapist is responsible for the development, administration and evaluation of recreation and social programs to meet the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and spiritual needs of the clients in the Residential Care Unit and Adult Day Care programs. This position also supervises activity workers.
Responsibilities

1. Utilizing the philosophy and vision of the facility to plan, promote, organize, implement, and evaluate a wide range of recreation and social programs designed to meet the needs of the residents/clients. Connects with external agencies and parties as needed for programming.
2. Conducts recreation assessments for new residents/clients and reassesses appropriate programs. Monitors, evaluates and documents resident/client participation and progress.
3. Organizes and directs programs ensuring space requirements, supply requirements and program staffing requirements. Conducts recreation programs as appropriate, including outings and food preparation activities.
4. Accesses resident/client comfort funds for outings and special activities and completes accompanying documentation of monies.
5. Maintains and orders recreation supplies subject to approval by the clinical manager.
6. Acts as a resource for Resident's Council by providing pertinent information and carrying out relevant duties.
7. Provides direction to activity workers, students and volunteers.
8. Assists with staff/family/volunteer and resident/client education as required.
9. Assists the clinical manager in the hiring of staff. Supervises activity workers by scheduling and coordinating work assignments; provides input into employee performance evaluations and identifies/arranges education for staff.
10. Provides feedback to the Coordinator, Volunteer Resources on the performance of volunteers.
11. Participates in committee work as required.
12. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy. Three years' recent, related experience in Geriatrics. Eligible for membership with the B.C. Therapeutic Recreation Association (BCTRA). Current certificate in Basic First Aid and CPR Level C. FoodSafe Level 1 Certificate. Valid Class 4 BC Driver's Licence.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Must be physically fit to perform the role.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to plan programs.
• Superior leadership skills and ability for critical analysis.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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