Recreation Therapy Worker

 Job title :RECREATION THERAPY WORKER
Community :KAMLOOPS
Facility :PONDEROSA LODGE
Status :PERMANENT PART TIME (0.80 FTE)

Position Summary

We are presently hiring and looking for a Relief Part Time Recreation Therapy Worker to join our team at Ponderosa Lodge. A strong candidate will have completed a course or courses within a recognized recreation therapy program and hold a Class IV Unrestricted BC Driver’s License (or in the process of being licensed).

Working within a client centered model, the Recreation Therapy Worker works as a member of the interdisciplinary team and is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of an established Recreation Therapy Program.

As the Recreation Therapy Worker you will be primarily working with geriatric residents and short stay clients. This position plans programs and assists in getting residents to/from their programs. Recreation Therapy Workers accompany residents on outings within the community and drive residents to and from their outings, facilitate groups specific to the needs of the residents (i.e. social, physical, spiritual, etc.), and one-to-one programs. The Recreation Therapy Worker completes leisure assessments on clients and work alongside volunteers.

Ponderosa Lodge, located in Kamloops, embodies a resident-centered philosophy designed to support residents’ choices, help people function at their highest level, and provide the best quality of life possible. Beds at Ponderosa are “short term” only and consist of:
• 68 First Appropriate Bed – these residents are waiting for a permanent bed in a residential care facility; or
• 68 Convalescent care beds that include respite care.

This is a permanent part time opportunity (0.80 FTE). Shifts of work are Monday through Friday from 08:30 to 15:00.

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• We invite applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Métis or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.
• Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process, job readiness, interview readiness or tips for resume and cover letter writing, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Completion of a recognized recreation course(s)
• Two year’s recent, related experience
• Valid class 4 vehicle license