Recreation Therapy Worker II
- NL, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
| Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone Location: PADDON - Goose Bay - Long Term Care Recreation Therapy Worker II Labrador Grenfell Zone - HLP RECREATION THERAPY Permanent Part-time NAPE HS 56718POS |
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| Hours | 60 hours bi-weekly (8 hours, Shift Work; Days, Evenings, Weekends) |
| Salary |
CG-29 (CAD27.61 - CAD30.67 per hour) Plus applicable Labrador Allowance. For more information about Labrador Benefits, please visit Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat |
| Competition Number | VAC0029673 |
| Posted Date | 2026-09-29 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Qualifications: Graduation from an approved/recognized college with a two-year diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation with major course work in Therapeutic Recreation. Experience working as a Recreation Therapy Worker in a health care setting is an asset. Knowledge in the planning, organization, and implementation of recreation, leisure, and social programs. Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to have a positive, respectful, and sensitive approach to the needs of the patients/clients/residents. Knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft word, Power Point, and Excel databases and spreadsheets. Current certification in BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support). Completion of Gentle Persuasive Approach Course (GPA) or willingness to complete. Completion of Management of Aggressive Behavior Course (MOAB) or willingness to complete. Breastfeeding education or willingness to complete within specified timeframe. A class IV driver's license preferred but not essential. A satisfactory driver's abstract is required. A satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check is required. 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. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team regarding quarterly and yearly reviews. Participates 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 II at Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services will plan, organize and run recreational activities and special events for long-term care residents and their families. They will also help build and review residents' care plans with the care team and keep records of services and activities.
Requirements
Candidates need a two-year diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation with Therapeutic Recreation coursework, plus current BCLS certification. Strong communication skills, a respectful approach to residents, computer skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and a satisfactory driver's abstract and vulnerable sector check are also required.
Skills
- Recreation programming
- Therapeutic recreation
- Care plan contribution
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Event planning
- Individual instruction for residents with special needs
- Documentation and record keeping
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- BCLS
- Gentle Persuasive Approach
- Management of Aggressive Behavior
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Resident and family engagement
- Breastfeeding education
- Statistics and audit reporting
Benefits
- Labrador allowance
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Recreation Therapy
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Recreation Therapy Worker
- Long-term care
- Recreation programming
- Care planning
- Interdisciplinary team
- Activity planning
- Special events
- Residents
- Health care
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- BCLS
- Gentle Persuasive Approach
- MOAB
- Part-time
- Shift work
- Labrador
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Remote work allowance
Licences and certifications
- BCLS
Tools
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Recreation