Recreation Therapist - Bachelor's Degree

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19/Hr.

- CAD $50.20/Hr.

Come work as a Recreation Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Bella Coola General Hospital in Bella Coola, BC.

Within the context of a dynamic patient/client/resident and family-centred care model, and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and the vision and values of the organization, works in a team-based environment and provides therapeutic recreation/leisure interventions to designated patient/clients/residents. Participates as a member of an integrated collaborative health care team by assessing the patient’s/client’s/resident’s recreation and leisure needs, abilities and interests, maintaining a variety of records, planning and implementing therapeutic recreation care plans, evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention and communicating with the patient/client/resident/family and health care team members.

Contributes to the organization and delivery of Recreation Therapy services and participates in designated quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research and education, as required.

ABOUT BELLA COOLA, BC

Bella Coola sits in a mountain valley at the head of the North Bentinck Channel, 500 km north of Vancouver, with a population of about 1800 people. The community is at the end of a long, truly magnificent fjord, on the mainland coast of British Columbia. Bella Coola General Hospital has 10 acute bed, 5 long term care beds and a 3 bed emergency department open 24/7, along with a laboratory, diagnostic imaging services, Telehealth, Mental Health, Public Health, Home & Community Support Services.

Also within the hospital are a medical clinic and a pharmacy.

Education & Experience

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential and successful completion of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) exam.
• Baccalaureate in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure Studies from an accredited university.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency First Aid.
• Valid Class IV Driver's License.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of recreation therapy theory and practice within a rehabilitation and/or patient/client/resident/family centred model of care.
• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with co-workers and clients both one-on-one and in-groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional as required.
• Skills in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate to recreation therapy treatment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize related computer information systems, applications, technology, and equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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