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Recreation Therapy Worker II

In-person
$27.07 - $30.07 / hour
Part-time
Experienced

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Recreation Therapy Worker II, Permanent Part-Time, NHM Recreation, Lewisporte Health Center, Lewisporte

Definition of Work: This position is primarily responsible for providing comprehensive Therapeutic Recreation Services. This dynamic individual is a member of the interdisciplinary team and will be responsible for completing leisure inventories; documentation of resident participation and progress; program planning; development, implementation and evaluation of diversified recreation participation opportunities based on the needs, skills, abilities and interests of residents; assisting with activities of daily living; and other duties as assigned. Professional practice issues that arise in this position will be reported to the Regional Manager of Therapeutic Recreation Services. This position will report to the Client Care Manager for daily operations. The successful candidate will be committed to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements.

Required qualifications:
* Graduation from high school with a diploma recognized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education an Early Childhood Development.
* A minimum two-year diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or a two-year diploma in recreation, with major experience in developing, organizing, and implementing recreation/leisure programs in health care.
* Minimum 2 years' experience in the field of Therapeutic Recreation in a long-term care or health care setting.
* Demonstrated competencies in problem solving, program planning, and strong motivation.
* Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated positive, respectful and sensitive approach to the needs of residents.
* Demonstrated ability to work within a team or with a high degree of independence.
* Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE)
* An unrestricted Class IV driver's license.
* A current member of the NLTRA.
* A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
* A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours bi-weekly (Shift work may be required)
Salary: CG-29 ($27.07-$30.07)
Competition No: P-2024001498-LHC
Closing Date: October 11, 2024

Central Health is an equal opportunity employer.We thank all candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Competition Number: 2024001498
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/
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About NL Health Services

About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

  • We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
  • Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
  • Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
  • Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
  • Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
  • Financial incentives and relocation support.
  • Student placements and clinical residencies.
  • Remote work options available.
  • Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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