Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: JMG - St. Anthony - JMG Long Term Care
Recreation Therapy Worker II
Labrador Grenfell Zone - JMG RECREATION THERAPY
Permanent Part time
NAPE HS
56719POS

Hours: 60 hours bi-weekly (8 hours; Days, Weekends)

Salary: CG-29 (CAD27.61 - CAD30.67 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0024277

Posted Date: 2026-05-01

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Qualifications:

? Graduation from an approved/recognized college with a two-year diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation with major course work in Therapeutic Recreation;
? 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;
? Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills;
? Demonstrated ability to have a positive, respectful, and sensitive approach to the needs of the patients/clients/residents;
? Knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft word, Power Point, and Excel databases and spreadsheets;
? Current certification in BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support);
? Completion of Gentle Persuasive Approach Course (GPA) or willingness to complete;




? Completion of Management of Aggressive Behavior Course (MOAB) or willingness to complete;
? Breastfeeding education or willingness to complete within specified timeframe;
? Possession of a class IV driver's license will be required;
? A satisfactory driver's abstract is required;
? The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check;

Duties: (Included but not limited to)

? Works as part of the interdisciplinary team to assist with creating, maintaining, and evaluation resident’s care plans;
? Develops, organizes, and participates in recreational activities for residents and families;
? Arranges for special events in consultation with coordinator or designate;
? Provides individual instruction and demonstration to residents with special needs;
? Collaborates with interdisciplinary team regarding quarterly and yearly reviews;
? Participates in Resident Family council meetings, staff meetings and other collaborative activities as required;
? Documentation: service recipient, event planning, statistics, audits, etc;
? Other related duties as required;

📌 Recreation Therapy Worker II (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 CareerBeacon
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador