WHO ARE WE
Located in the Oakridge area of Vancouver, B.C., Louis Brier Home and Hospital is a 215-bed accredited Long Term care facility situated next to the Weinberg Residence, which is home to 40 Assisted Living and 20 Multilevel Care residents.
Our Mission at Louis Brier Home and Hospital and Weinberg Residence (LBHH & WR) is to provide compassionate and person-centred care prioritizing quality, safety and innovation, guided by Jewish traditions and values.
Our Vision is to be recognized as a centre of excellence and leaders in healthcare.
Our Values – “CHAI” Hebrew word for LIFE.
Caring
We ‘Show It.’
Health, Safety and Wellness
We ‘Do It Right.’
Accountability
We ‘Own It.’
Integrity
We ‘Do What’s Right.’
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Recreation Therapy Assistant carries out established activities and programs under the general supervision of the Recreation Therapist and Manager, Allied Health Services. The position involves supporting resident recreation and wellness needs during their waking hours and involves completing activities and programs in both group and one-on-one settings.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- As directed, carries out resident activities and programs, both inside and outside the facility, including but not limited to wellness programs, arts and crafts, sports, music, woodworking, cooking, gardening, socialization, and exercises in large and small groups and one-to-one.
- Prepares for, sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for activities and programs, teaches the techniques of related activities and programs to residents, oversees the activities and reports on the outcome, including metrics, quality indicators, concerns and changes to the supervisor.
- Checks that each resident has appropriate clothing and necessary equipment for the activity, confirms details of proposed activity with nursing/medical staff, co-ordinates the movement of residents before and during the activity.
- Carries out activities and programs and supports residents around the celebration of the Sabbath and Jewish holidays.
- Provides dining room support and supervision of resident(s) including portering residents to and from the service, handing out food trays, opening containers of food, monitoring for choking and other safety concerns and assisting residents as needed.
- Provides direction to volunteers during activities and programs and demonstrates related techniques as required.
- Maintains inventory of equipment, tools and materials and reports malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to appropriate staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of a recognized recreational program is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to teach.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
HOURS OF WORK: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9-17 Monday, 12:30-20:30
SALARY: $29.83/hourly - Grid 22
Recreation Therapy Assistant • 1055 W. 41st Ave., Vancouver BC
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