Position Summary
Join Our Dynamic Recreation Team at Cottonwoods in Kelowna, BC!
Are you a passionate Recreation Therapist ready for a flexible and fulfilling role? Cottonwoods in Kelowna, BC, invites you to become a valuable part of our Recreation team.
About Us:
Cottonwoods is committed to providing top-notch healthcare services, and we're searching for a casual Recreation Therapist to enhance our Recreation team. As a Recreation Therapist, you'll be at the forefront, providing engaging and therapeutic recreation programs that significantly impact the health, development, and quality of life of our clients.
What You'll Be Doing:
• Deliver one-on-one and group recreation and leisure programs/activities to clients.
• Assess clients' recreation and leisure needs, developing and coordinating therapeutic recreation plans.
• Evaluate outcomes and objectives to ensure the well-being of our clients.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, social agencies, and recreational groups to resolve client program issues.
• Contribute to the organization and delivery of Recreation Therapy services, participating in quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education.
Position Highlights:
• Casual Employment: Enjoy the flexibility of casual work requirements ranging from 0 to 37.5 hours per week.
• Day Shift Hours: Work convenient day shifts from 08:00 to 16:00, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
• Career Growth: Casual roles are a stepping-stone to internal postings for permanent part-time or full-time positions.
• Opportunities with Interior Health: Many success stories within Interior Health started with casual on-call positions, leading to rewarding regular employment.
Apply Today:
If you're ready to contribute your skills to a vibrant team, apply today! Cottonwoods offers a supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact. Join us in providing exceptional care and creating positive experiences for our clients. Apply now and be part of an exciting journey at Cottonwoods!
Qualifications
• Graduation from a recognized diploma or degree program in Recreational Therapy plus two years recent related experience.
• Eligible for professional membership with the B.C. Therapeutic Recreation Association (BCTRA).
• Current valid BC driver’s license.
Comments
Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.