Recreation Therapist Coastal Health

Make a difference in long-term care as a Recreation Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health in Powell River, BC. This role emphasizes client-centered therapy and collaborative care delivery.

As a Recreation Therapist, you will work within a supportive team to provide tailored recreational assessments and interventions for residents. Your leadership will guide students and volunteers while ensuring quality improvement initiatives. This position is integral to fostering an inclusive environment committed to cultural safety and diversity, shaping the therapeutic experiences in long-term care settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Recreation Therapy assessments for designated clients

• Develop and implement recreational therapy interventions

• Supervise students, staff, and volunteers effectively

• Participate in quality improvement and risk management initiatives

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for holistic resident care

Requirements:

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

• Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure Studies

• Two years relevant experience, including supervision

• CPR and First Aid certification

• Comprehensive knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles

Shape lives through innovative recreational therapy and champion cultural safety as part of the Vancouver Coastal Health team.
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