Senior Recreation Therapist at VCH

Elevate your career as a Senior Recreation Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health in Powell River, BC. Focus on enriching long-term care through innovative recreation therapy approaches and strong team collaboration.

This senior role at VCH requires a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with a passion for improving patient outcomes. You'll work directly with designated populations, coordinating quality improvement initiatives and providing leadership to students and volunteers in therapeutic settings. Your expertise in recreation therapy will be essential for creating meaningful interventions for clients and residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide assessments and tailored recreation therapy interventions

• Lead quality improvement and risk management initiatives

• Supervise and mentor students, staff, and volunteers

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in care delivery

• Promote Indigenous Cultural Safety and inclusion in practices

Requirements:

• Baccalaureate in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure Studies

• Two years of experience with designated populations

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

• CPR and Emergency First Aid certification

• Strong knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles

Utilize your therapeutic expertise and leadership skills to enhance the lives of clients at VCH in beautiful Powell River.
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