What you can expect/get in this role:
- A rewarding, challenging and dynamic work environment where every day is different;
- flexible work options;
- start your employment with 4 weeks vacation, plus sick leave and special leave;
- competitive pay and benefits, professional growth and leadership learning opportunities;
- relocation assistance may be considered;
- working in a place voted as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers; and
- a lifestyle that allows you to access our vast backyard and thriving culture and arts scene.
What we do:
- Work in collaboration with a team to reach resident goals that improve quality of life;
- assist with the planning and facilitation of leisure programs; and
- provide direction and guidance to facility volunteers.
Job description:
- Implement therapeutic programs and activities to improve or maintain the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the resident;
- plan and conduct outings in the community while adhering to continuing care outing procedures and ensuring the supervision and safety of residents;
- provide direction and guidance to volunteers assisting in programs;
- prepare for programs by determining and arranging space, ensuring equipment is in safe working order and preparing other required materials related to programs;
- collaborate with care team in identifying resident needs by attending meetings such as morning report, tailgates, rounds and care conferences;
- document relevant information in resident health record and communicates any changes in status and/or progress of resident to the recreation therapist;
- generate interests and enthusiasm with residents for active participation in individual and group programs in order to contribute to their well-being; and
- maintain and organize inventory of program equipment/materials.
Training:
- Extensive orientation related to our philosophy of care and evidence-based policies, as well as regular educational opportunities to maintain clinical skills and best practices;
- broad course offerings through our internal professional development system called YG Learn;
- support for career and professional growth through internal assignment opportunities;
- partial financial support for approved professional development and educational programs.
Recruiting process
Interested applicants apply on our website www.YUKON.ca by creating a career profile.
At each step of the recruitment process, candidates are notified by email if they have been successful and if they will be moving to the next step:
Step 1. Resume is reviewed and candidate is notified.
Step 2. Written assignment (if required).
Step 3. Interview.
Step 4. Reference checks.
Step 5 Conditions of employment.
Step 6. Offer of employment.
Job requirements:
- Activity assistant certificate with recent experience;
- diploma from an accredited recreation therapy/therapy assistant program, or equivalency;
- Class 4 driver’s license;
- CRP and AED;
- WHMIS;
- Food Safe;
- criminal records check with vulnerable sector; and
- TB screening.
Branch profile/spotlight
The Government of Yukon's Continuing Care division is known for its exceptional standards, providing clients with the highest level of care and a healthy workplace for staff. The services offered are among the best in Canada, and Yukon’s long-term care homes ranked second in a recent report issued by the National Institute on Ageing. Continuing Care’s mission is to provide comprehensive care and services, including long-term care, home care, and regional therapy services, to the people of the Yukon.