Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: LABRADOR CITY
Recreation Therapy Worker II
Labrador Grenfell Zone - LWC Recreation Therapy
Permanent Part-time
NAPE HS
56717POS

Hours 37.5 hours bi-weekly (Rotating, Other Shift; Days, Evenings, Weekends)

Salary CG-29 (CAD27.61 - CAD30.67 per hour) plus applicable Labrador Allowance.

For more information about Labrador Benefits, please visit Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat

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 robust 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.
- 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.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team regarding quarterly and yearly reviews.
- Participate 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 (Labrador City)
🏢 Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
📍 Labrador City