Zone: Central Zone
Location: GAN - Gander Long Term Care Facility, Gander

Recreation Development Specialist I
Central Zone - Gander LTC Recreation Therapy
Temporary Full-time (Approximately 4 months)
44534RP1
Hours 75 (8 hours; Days, Weekends)
Salary CGHSA36 (CAD37.11 - CAD44.89 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0007075
Posted Date 2025-02-03
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
Definition of work:
This is an advanced professional level position involving a high degree or responsibility, autonomy and independence. The Recreation Specialist is a member of the interdisciplinary care team and is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising and evaluating comprehensive group and individual therapeutic recreation services. The Recreation Specialist uses extensive knowledge and skills, to assess the complex needs of residents as part of their overall care plan. This position will require maintaining an active clinical caseload and providing a lead hand role for therapeutic recreation services, while supporting clinical direction for Therapeutic Recreation staff and other interdisciplinary team members in the areas of clinical expertise and clinical supervision. Professional practice issues that arise in this position will report to the Regional Manager of Therapeutic Recreation. This position will report to the Nursing Supervisor 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:
• Baccalaureate degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation with major course work in Therapeutic Recreation, approved by Central Health.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience, in the last five (5) years, working as a Recreation Development Specialist in a health care setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the areas of assessment, assessment tools, program design/protocols, resident care plans, dementia care, clinical documentation, therapeutic interventions, facilitation techniques, volunteerism, leadership, supervision, workload measurement and computer software (Meditech, MDS, Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel/Teams, etc.).
• Thorough knowledge in therapeutic recreation interventions for special care residents and the ability to provide clinical supervision to Recreation Therapy Workers and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills and the ability to educate others and establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Current BLS certification.
• An unrestricted Class IV driver's license.
• Consistent demonstration of NLHS core values; 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:
• Core course work and training in therapeutic recreation with a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) designation.
• Current registration with Newfoundland and Labrador Therapeutic Recreation Association.