Position Summary

Join our Recreation Therapy Department at Nelson Jubilee Manor, where we prioritize resident well-being and foster a supportive community.

Your Role:
As a Recreation Therapy Worker | Bus Driver, you’ll work as part of an interdisciplinary team to implement established Recreation Therapy programs that promote residents’ quality of life, well-being, and participation.

You’ll lead individual and group activities such as arts, music, cooking, gardening, exercise, and special events, adapting programs to meet residents’ physical, social, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual needs. You’ll also support community outings by accompanying and safely transporting residents, ensuring they have what they need to participate.

You’ll organize activities and equipment, monitor resident participation, maintain attendance records, and communicate observations or changes to the care team. If you enjoy creating meaningful experiences and helping residents stay active and connected, this role offers an opportunity to make a difference every day.

How will we help you grow?
Join our recreation team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

Nelson Information:
Nelson is a vibrant community offering a rare blend of outdoor adventure as well as arts, cultural and heritage experiences. Nestled amongst the Selkirk Mountains and on the shores of Kootenay Lake the area is a mecca for, hiking, mountain biking, golfing or boating. As the season's turn, the award-winning terrain and abundant snow make for world class skiing and winter adventures.

Embark on a fulfilling journey where you contribute to a supportive community, making a positive impact in the lives of residents. Apply today to be part of an organization that values growth, innovation, and creating meaningful experiences.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Completion of a recognized recreation course(s) plus two year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Valid class 4 vehicle license required

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.