Job Summary

Come work as a Recreation Therapy Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Recreation Therapy Assistant to join the team at in West Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Recreation Assistant with VCH you will:

• Function under the operational supervision of the Program Manager or Team Leader and the practice supervision and work direction of the Recreation Therapist, to carry out recreation therapy services.
• Carry out individual or group based programs based on client need both onsite and in the community.
• Program planning, Demonstrate recreation activities, and carry out modifications and adaptations to recreation programs to maximize client independence and participation.
• Report relevant observations of client progress and participation to the Recreation Therapist and interdisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Provide functional direction to program volunteers.
• May operate a van or bus with a passenger seating to transport clients within the community as required by the site/ program.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Completion of a recognized Therapeutic Recreation Diploma Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care with diverse populations
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computer software programs
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the positon.