Position Summary
Join our Recreation Therapy Department at Ashcroft & District Hospital, where we prioritize resident well-being and foster a supportive community.
Your Role:
As a Recreation Therapy Worker, you'll be an essential part of our interdisciplinary team, dedicated to creating enriching programs tailored to the unique needs of our residents. Your responsibilities will include organizing individual and group leisure activities, coordinating outdoor outings, and contributing to a resident-centered philosophy. Your adaptability and commitment to reporting observations and program evaluation will significantly enhance our residents' quality of life.
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. Possible shift times are 13:00 to 17:00 or 12:00 to 16:00. 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.
Ashcroft Information:
Located along the Thompson River in British Columbia’s beautiful Thompson-Nicola region, Ashcroft offers a welcoming small-town lifestyle surrounded by unique desert landscapes and year-round outdoor recreation. Known for its warm, dry climate and close-knit community, Ashcroft provides a relaxed pace of living while still being conveniently located approximately one hour from Kamloops. With access to hiking and trails, sports and recreation facilities, local shops, services and community events, Ashcroft is a great place to live, work and enjoy the outdoors.
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
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.