recreation therapy assistant
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Recreation Therapy Worker II
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June 05, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: St. Patrick's Mercy Home Recreation Therapy Worker IISt. Pat's Mercy Home - Long Term CareTemporary, Call-In Hours Based on the needs of the department Salary CG-29 ($27.07 - $30.07 per hour) Competition Number 2024003078 Posted Date 4 June 2024 Closing Date 11 June 2024 About Us Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca Job Summary The Recreation Therapy Worker II is responsible for providing Therapeutic Recreation Services for patients/clients/residents. The Recreation Therapy Worker will be a member of an interdisciplinary team and will complete/assist with leisure inventories; complete documentation of patient/client/resident participation and progress; participate in program planning; organize, implement, and evaluate recreation participation opportunities based on the needs, skills, abilities, and interests of patient/client/resident; assist and promote activities of daily living; and other duties as assigned. This position maintains accountability to the Regional Professional Practice Consultant Therapeutic Recreation for professional integrity and practice issues. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):Constantly moves objects; occasionally lifts or transports equipment and supplies up to 25 lbs. and pushes or pulls equipment using light to medium forces for patient handling and portering to move clients over 50 lbs.Regularly stands, walks, and works in awkward, cramped positions. Regularly sits to work on the computer and occasionally drives clients to and from activities.Visual concentration is constantly required to ensure clients safety and supervise programming.Has time pressures and may not have control over the pace of work. Job Qualifications Graduation from an approved/recognized college with a two-year diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation with major course work in Therapeutic Recreation is required. Experience working as a Recreation Therapy Worker in a health care setting is an asset. Knowledge in the planning, organization and implementation of recreation, leisure, and social programs.Ability to be self-motivated.Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work with minimal supervision or within a team.Demonstrated ability to have a positive, respectful, and sensitive approach to the needs of the patients/clients/residents.A class IV driver's license to operate a passenger van/bus equal to or less then twenty-four passengers is required. A satisfactory driver's abstract is required.A satisfactory record of work performance is required. Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately. To become a part of our team, please submit an updated resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, daytime contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee numbers if applicable. Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries: Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693 Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your applic
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LocationSt. John's, NL
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Salary$27.07HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Term or contract
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareerBeacon
#2069805
Advertised until
2024-07-05
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