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Recreation Therapy Worker II

New-Wes-Valley, NL
In-person
Full-time
Experienced
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Zone: Central Zone
Location: Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre

Recreation Therapy Worker II
Central Zone - BBH Geriatric Day Care
Temporary Full-time (Approximately 5 months)
42323RP1
Hours 75 (Shift Work)
Salary (CAD27.07 - CAD30.07 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0001765
Posted Date 2024-10-15
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
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. This position also assists the Primary Health Care Team to support programs for seniors in the community. 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 must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment 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:
* 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 1 year experience, within the last 5 years, 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.
* An unrestricted Class IV driver's license.
* Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE)
* 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
* A current member of the NLTRA.

Competition Number: 782312165
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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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).

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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.
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  • Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
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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.

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