Vancouver, Bc Recreation therapist Jobs – 35 Openings This Week

Recreation Therapist - Day Health Program (Casual)
Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation —Vancouver, BC
- $37.89–$47.31 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- In-person
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Recreation Therapy Assistant
Vancouver Coastal Health —West Vancouver, BC
- $31.17–$32.85 an hour
- Wellness program
- Dental care
Recreation Therapist
Vancouver Coastal Health —North Vancouver, BC
- $40.19–$50.20 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Wellness program
- Dental care
Recreation Assistant
Vancouver Coastal Health —Vancouver, BC
- $32.84 an hour
- Wellness program
- Dental care
Recreation Therapy Assistant
Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon —Vancouver, BC
- $55,000–$65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Paid time off
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Occupational Therapist
The Care Group —Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
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Recreation Manager - Arbutus Care Centre
Arbutus Care Centre —Vancouver, BC
- $60,000–$68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Paid time off
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Activity Worker II
George Derby Care Society —Burnaby, BC
- $31.64 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
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Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker - Social Service
Vancouver Coastal Health —Vancouver, BC
- $31.64 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Dental care
Total Care Worker - STAT Centre - Inpatient Unit - UBC
Vancouver Coastal Health —Vancouver, BC
- $31.64 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Dental care
Clinical Supervisor, Therapeutic Recreation, Residential Services
Fraser Health —Burnaby, BC
- $43.24–$54.01 an hour
- Bachelor's
Recreation Assistant, Residential Care - Chenchenstway - Burnaby
Fraser Health —Burnaby, BC
- $31.64 an hour
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
Eating Disorders Worker - Casual Pool
Vancouver Coastal Health —Vancouver, BC
- $31.56–$33.28 an hour
- Night shift
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Wellness program
- Dental care
Head Athletic Therapist
Douglas College —New Westminster, BC
- $35–$48 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
Recreation Programmer - Fellburn Care Centre
Fraser Health —Burnaby, BC
- $33.83 an hour
Recreational Therapist, Forensic Psychiatric Hospital – Coquitlam, BC
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services —Coquitlam, BC
- $40.19–$50.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Recruiting
- Leadership
Rehabilitation/Recreation Assistant - Surrey Memorial Hospital
Fraser Health —Surrey, BC
- $32.84 an hour
Recreational Therapist - Community South Fraser
Fraser Health —Surrey, BC
- $40.19–$50.20 an hour
- Bachelor's
Rehabilitation Assistant - Fellburn Care Centre
Fraser Health —Burnaby, BC
- $32.84 an hour
Rehabilitation Assistant - Fellburn Care Centre - Burnaby
Fraser Health —Burnaby, BC
- $32.84 an hour
- Part-time
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Recreation Therapist - Day Health Program (Casual)

Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation -
Vancouver, BC

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Job details

Casual
$37.89–$47.31 an hour

Qualifications

Therapeutic Recreation
CPR Certification
Bachelor's
Class 4 Licence
Communication skills
AED Certification

Full job description

About the Dr. Peter Centre

The Dr. Peter Centre (DPC) provides compassionate HIV care for people living with significant health issues including mental illness, trauma, substance use, unstable housing and poverty.

Through its day health, 24-hour care residence and enhanced supportive housing programs, the DPC provides healthy meals, counselling, therapies, nursing, and a safe place for peer socialization and support. This integrated model of care successfully engages individuals in their health care, improving adherence to HIV treatment and overall health. To learn more, visit www.drpeter.org/welcome.

Position Summary

Within the context of a client-centered care model, in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and the vision and values of the organization, the Recreation Therapist works in a team-based environment and provides therapeutic recreation interventions with specific clients and/or client groups.

Under the supervision of the Day Health Coordinator, the Recreation Therapist, as a member of an integrated, collaborative health care team, assesses client’s recreation/leisure needs, abilities and interests, maintains a variety of records, plans and implements therapeutic recreation care plans, evaluates the effectiveness of interventions, and communicates with the client/family and other health care team members.

To ensure the optimum use of resources, the Recreation Therapist contributes to the organization and delivery of therapeutic recreation services, and participates in designated quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research and education.

Key Responsibilities

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for the following:

Assessing the client’s recreation/leisure needs, abilities and interests utilizing an evidence-based approach within a specified time frame;
Developing and applying evidence-based therapeutic recreation intervention/program plans with goals and objectives based on the assessment findings and facilitates client involvement in goal-directed functional skill development, leisure education, and/or general recreation participation;
Discussing plans with the interdisciplinary team, including client/family/caregivers, and evaluating intervention plans to achieve optimal health outcomes;
Providing case management and/or is the program primary contact for assigned clients;
Participating in developing integrated care plans, which include transition and discharge planning;
Facilitating community access which may include accompanying/ transporting clients to recreation activities and performing assigned care tasks as needed according to established policies and protocols;
Ensuring clinical accountability by documenting client progress using a standardized system of recording to produce legal and confidential records of care;
Identifying the need and submitting requests for volunteers and assisting with their orientation and supervision;
Providing guidance, leadership, and/or supervision to Therapeutic Recreation students; and
Participating in continuous quality improvement activities as required, by collecting data, monitoring variances to expected outcomes, and making recommendations for change based on documented results.

Education, Qualifications and Experience

The preferred education, qualifications and experience of the Recreation Therapist are:

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or equivalent and current experience in Therapeutic Recreation settings;
Valid class 4 BC driver’s license (asset);
Fitness Certificate (asset);
Understanding of challenges experienced by individuals living with HIV and significant health and social issues, including homelessness, mental illness, trauma, substance use, poverty and social isolation;
Skills in conflict resolution, behavior management and restorative justice;
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the team;
Strong oral and written communication skills; and
Current CPR/ AED certification – level C.

General Working Conditions

This is a casual position with an hourly pay rate range of $37.89- $47.31. This position requires flexibility and the ability to prioritize workload, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where demands and deadlines may change with short notice. Multitasking and flexibility are a must in order to meet deadlines, and to support many operational functions/activities that may occur concurrently or without notice. An understanding of the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive employee/client information is necessary.

If you have suitable qualifications and experience for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Note: We thank all interested applicants. Regretfully, we are not able to respond to phone calls or emails, and we are able to respond only to those applicants who are being considered for an interview.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $37.89-$47.31 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
On-site gym

Flexible language requirement:

French not required

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

CPR/ AED certification – level C (required)

Work Location: In person

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Clinical Supervisor, Therapeutic Recreation, Residential Services

Recreation Assistant, Residential Care - Chenchenstway - Burnaby

Eating Disorders Worker - Casual Pool

Head Athletic Therapist

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Recreational Therapist, Forensic Psychiatric Hospital – Coquitlam, BC

Rehabilitation/Recreation Assistant - Surrey Memorial Hospital

Recreational Therapist - Community South Fraser

Rehabilitation Assistant - Fellburn Care Centre

Rehabilitation Assistant - Fellburn Care Centre - Burnaby

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