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Recreation Therapy Worker II
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a part-time Recreation Therapy Worker II at the Paddon long-term care facility in Goose Bay. The role plans and runs recreation and social programs for residents and families, works with the interdisciplinary care team, and documents services. Hours are 60 bi-weekly on shift work covering days, evenings and weekends, with pay at CG-29 (CAD 27.61 to 30.67 per hour) plus a Labrador allowance.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and run recreational activities for residents and families
- Help create, maintain and evaluate resident care plans
- Arrange special events with the coordinator
- Give individual instruction to residents with special needs
- Take part in quarterly and yearly reviews with the team
Requirements summary:
- Two-year diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation
- Current BCLS certification
- Experience in a health care setting is an asset
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Computer skills in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Satisfactory driver's abstract and vulnerable sector check
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 30 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BCLS |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, driving record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 983 |
| Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone Location: PADDON - Goose Bay - Long Term Care Recreation Therapy Worker II Labrador Grenfell Zone - HLP RECREATION THERAPY Permanent Part-time NAPE HS 56718POS |
|---|
| Hours | 60 hours bi-weekly (8 hours, Shift Work; Days, Evenings, Weekends) |
| Salary | CG-29 (CAD27.61 - CAD30.67 per hour) Plus applicable Labrador Allowance. For more information about Labrador Benefits, please visit Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat |
| Competition Number | VAC0029673 |
| Posted Date | 2026-09-29 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Qualifications: Graduation from an approved/recognized college with a two-year diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation with major course work in Therapeutic Recreation. Experience working as a Recreation Therapy Worker in a health care setting is an asset. Knowledge in the planning, organization, and implementation of recreation, leisure, and social programs. Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to have a positive, respectful, and sensitive approach to the needs of the patients/clients/residents. Knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft word, Power Point, and Excel databases and spreadsheets. Current certification in BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support). Completion of Gentle Persuasive Approach Course (GPA) or willingness to complete. Completion of Management of Aggressive Behavior Course (MOAB) or willingness to complete. Breastfeeding education or willingness to complete within specified timeframe. A class IV driver's license preferred but not essential. A satisfactory driver's abstract is required. A satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check is required. Duties: (Included but not limited to) Works as part of the interdisciplinary team to assist with creating, maintaining, and evaluation resident’s care plans. Develops, organizes, and participates in recreational activities for residents and families. Arranges for special events in consultation with coordinator or designate. Provides individual instruction and demonstration to residents with special needs. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team regarding quarterly and yearly reviews. Participates in Resident Family council meetings, staff meetings and other collaborative activities as required. Documentation: service recipient, event planning, statistics, audits, etc. Other related duties as required. |
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