Recreation Therapy Worker I
- NL, Canada
Temporary
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Job details
- Job type
- Temporary
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
| Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone Location: LABRADOR CITY Recreation Therapy Worker I Labrador Grenfell Zone - LWC Recreation Therapy Temp Call-In NAPE HS |
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| Hours | Variable Shifts(Rotating, Other Shift; Days, Evenings, Weekends) |
| Salary |
CG-24 (CAD23.32 - CAD25.68 per hour) plus applicable Labrador Allowance For more information about Labrador Benefits, please visit Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat |
| Competition Number | VAC0026662 |
| Posted Date | 2026-07-10 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | The Recreation Therapy Worker is a member of the interdisciplinary team who completes leisure inventories, implements recreation and leisure activities. This is based on residents individualized or group needs, skills, abilities, and interests, and provides documentation and communication of resident’s participation and progress. The Recreation Therapy Worker in collaboration with other service staff plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates the group activities and special events for Long-term care residents. He/she is also responsible for the safe delivery of the service. Other duties as assigned. The Recreation Therapy Worker reports directly to the Resident Care Manager. Qualifications: Qualifications: • Graduation from High School or equivalency; • Minimum of one year’s experience in providing recreational activities; • Ability to develop, plan and carry out an overall recreational and social program for long term care residents; • Ability to communicate and work effectively with the elderly and with clients/residents who may be physically and/or mental disadvantaged; • Must possess a high degree of energy, initiative and innovation; • Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR); • Computer proficiency in Meditech, 2.0 MS word and outlook • The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct. Duties: (Included but not limited to) Works as part of the interdisciplinary team to assist with creating, maintaining, and evaluation resident’s care plans. Develops, organizes, and participates in recreational activities for residents and families. Arranges for special events in consultation with coordinator or designate. Provides individual instruction and demonstration to residents with special needs. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team regarding quarterly and yearly reviews. Participate in Resident Family council meetings, staff meetings and other collaborative activities as required. Documentation: service recipient, event planning, statistics, audits, etc. Other related duties as required. |
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Responsibilities
The Recreation Therapy Worker at Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services will plan, organize and run group activities and special events for long-term care residents. They will also complete leisure assessments, document resident participation and progress, and take part in care plan reviews with the care team.
Requirements
Candidates need high school graduation, at least one year of experience running recreational activities, and current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification. They must work well with elderly residents and residents with physical or mental disabilities, and be proficient in Meditech, Word and Outlook. A satisfactory certificate of conduct is required.
Skills
- Meditech
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Basic Life Support (CPR)
- Recreation program planning
- Group activity facilitation
- Special event planning
- Leisure assessment
- Care plan contribution
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Resident documentation
- Working with elderly residents
- Working with residents with disabilities
- Individual instruction and demonstration
- Family engagement
- Quarterly and yearly reviews
- Statistics and audit reporting
Benefits
- Labrador Allowance
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Recreation therapy
- Recreation worker
- Long-term care
- Activity coordinator
- Leisure programming
- Care plans
- Interdisciplinary team
- Meditech
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- CPR
- Basic Life Support
- Elderly care
- Resident engagement
- Special events
- Labrador City
- Temporary
- Call-in
- Healthcare
- Health services
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Remote work allowance
Licences and certifications
- Basic Life Support (CPR)
Tools
- Meditech
Languages
- English