Assess resident needs and design therapeutic recreation programs as a full time Recreation Therapist at Comox Valley Seniors Village in Courtenay, BC.
Reporting to the Therapeutic Recreation Manager, Recreation Manager, or designate, you will develop person-centered programs for individuals and groups. The role serves residents' holistic needs through assessments, documentation, care planning, and collaboration. You will work with interdisciplinary teams, residents, families, volunteers, students, and external agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess resident leisure functioning, strengths, and limitations
- Develop and implement recreation and leisure programs
- Complete calendars reflecting resident needs and abilities
- Document progress, function,
and program participation
- Prepare for resident care conferences with teams and families
Requirements:
- Two-year Recreation or equivalent diploma
- Two years' related long-term care experience preferred
- Eligibility for British Columbia Therapeutic Recreation Association membership
- First Aid Level 1 with CPR certification required
- Intermediate Word, Publisher, and Outlook skills
Bring therapeutic recreation planning, assessment, and collaboration skills to support person-centered resident care in Courtenay.