The salary range for this position is CAD $31.89 - $31.89 / hour
Job Summary
Are you someone who has a real passion for planning, developing and implementing therapeutic recreation and social programs? Are you looking to showcase your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? If you've answered yes then keep reading.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your expertise as a dedicated Recreation Programmer located in Maple Ridge, B.C.
Build on your education & career experience as you:
- Under the direction of the DPOA Manager/ Designate/ or Registered Nurse Coordinator, plans, develops, implements and evaluates therapeutic recreation and social programs to meet the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, intellectual and spiritual needs of the clients for the designated program.
To join our team you have:
- Graduation from a recognized 2 year Recreation Programmer Diploma program plus one (1) year recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Experience some of the benefits of working with us, including:
- Career advancement and growth opportunities
- Comprehensive health benefits including extended health and dental 100% paid by us, that cover you and your whole family.
- Health and well-being resources, including an employee and family assistance program.
- Generous vacation time: eligible employees can earn up to four (4) weeks of vacation per year, with the possibility of accruing extra time based on there tenor with us.
- Access to exclusive staff discounts and perks with various partners including, a Transit Incentive Program
- A defined pension plan.
Join our team at Fraser Health- where cared for people ,care for people.
Detailed Overview
Under the direction of the Recreation Therapist or designate, plans, develops, implements and evaluates therapeutic recreation and social programs to meet the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, intellectual and spiritual needs of the clients for the designated program.
Responsibilities
- Plans, implements and evaluates a therapeutic recreation program involving individual and group activities such as arts and crafts, sports, music, mental aerobics, woodworking, cooking, gardening and exercises to meet the client's social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs and interests.
- Prepares a calendar of events and instructs participants in the techniques and any required adaptations of related activities to meet the needs of the resident.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of Recreation therapy and social programs and recommends program changes; conducts comprehensive therapeutic recreational and social needs assessments; consults with family and nursing/medical staff to determine the activities based on client's needs.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and provides verbal and written progress reports on the emotional well-being and social behaviour of clients to the Recreation Therapist and nursing/medical staff; identifies and recommends community and facility resources that may be of additional interest or need of the client.
- Schedules work assignments and provides direction to designated volunteers during activity programs including demonstrating relevant techniques; determines volunteer resources required and participates in the recruitment, selection and training of volunteers.
- Maintains a safe environment for clients, families, volunteers and staff by following established emergency and safety practices and procedures; identifies problems related to client safety and care standards and informs the Recreation Therapist or designate.
- Coordinates inventory of equipment, tools and materials and makes purchase recommendations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Graduation from a recognized recreational program plus one (1) year recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
Together, we are the heart of health care.
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