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Recreation Therapy Worker
- Kelowna, BC, Canada
Part-time
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About Us
We are on the lookout for a passionate individual to become a valued member of our thriving Recreation Department at Kelowna General Hospital.
Your Role
As a Recreation Therapy Assistant, you will work as a member of the interdisciplinary team to support the delivery of established Recreation Therapy programs in a client-centred environment. Under the direction of the Recreation Therapist or designated Supervisor, you will lead and facilitate a variety of individual and group leisure and recreation activities designed to support the physical, social, cognitive, emotional and spiritual well-being of residents. Your role will include organizing and setting up activities, accompanying residents on community outings, adapting activities to meet individual needs, and encouraging meaningful participation. You will also observe and report changes in residents’ abilities, behaviours and participation, provide feedback to the Recreation Therapist and care team, and assist with special events, volunteers and students. Activities may include arts and crafts, music, cooking, gardening, exercise, sports, social and cultural events, and other therapeutic recreation programs.
Work Schedule
This is a permanent part time (0.70FTE) position working rotating day shifts from 09:00 to 17:00.
What We Offer
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Employer paid training/education opportunities
- Employer paid vacation
- Employer paid insurance premiums
- Extended health & dental coverage
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Work-life balance
- Opportunities for career advancement
Take the first step towards an exciting career with us! Apply now to become a vital member of our Recreation Therapy Department at Kelowna General Hospital in Kelowna, BC. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our residents!
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Responsibilities
Lead and facilitate individual and group leisure and recreation activities that support residents’ physical, social, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Organize activities and outings, adapt programs to residents’ needs, monitor and report changes in residents’ abilities and participation, and assist with events, volunteers, and students.
Requirements
The posting does not specify formal education, certification, or prior experience requirements. The role involves supporting established recreation therapy programs under the direction of a Recreation Therapist or designated Supervisor and working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Skills
- Recreation Therapy
- Activity Planning
- Group Facilitation
- Individual Activity Facilitation
- Client-Centred Care
- Activity Adaptation
- Resident Engagement
- Observation and Reporting
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Community Outings
- Event Coordination
- Volunteer Support
- Student Support
- Communication
Benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employer-Paid Training and Education Opportunities
- Employer-Paid Vacation
- Employer-Paid Insurance Premiums
- Extended Health and Dental Coverage
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Work-Life Balance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Sports & Recreation
Keywords
- Recreation Therapy
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Client-Centred Care
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Leisure Activities
- Group Activities
- Individual Activities
- Activity Planning
- Activity Adaptation
- Resident Well-Being
- Community Outings
- Arts and Crafts
- Music
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Exercise
- Sports
- Social Events
- Cultural Events
- Observation
- Reporting
- Volunteer Support
- Student Support
- Special Events