Recreation Therapy Worker II

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Newfoundland and Labrador

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Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a temporary 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, works within the interdisciplinary care team, and documents services. Pay is CAD 27.61 to 30.67 per hour plus a Labrador allowance, on variable shifts.

Responsibilities:

Plan and run recreational activities and special events for residents and families
Provide individual instruction to residents with special needs
Contribute to creating and evaluating residents' care plans
Take part in quarterly and yearly interdisciplinary reviews
Document services, events, statistics and audits

Requirements summary:

Two-year diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation
Knowledge of recreation, leisure and social program planning
Strong written and verbal communication
Current BCLS certification
Class IV driver's licence and satisfactory driver's abstract
Satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check

Tools & skills

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel

Source and dates

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Employer posting date: 2026-05-03
First seen by our source: 2026-11-05
Source record updated: 2026-11-05

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Job details

Seniority	Entry level
Department	Allied health
Schedule	day, evening
Travel	ground: none
Work setting	Care home
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical moderate · computer moderate
Languages	English
Licences & certifications	BCLS, GPA, MOAB
Driver’s licence	required
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

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Headquarters	St. John's
Open jobs on Jobsy	983

Job description

Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone Location: PADDON - Goose Bay - Long Term Care Recreation Therapy Worker II Labrador Grenfell Zone - HLP RECREATION THERAPY Temp Call-In NAPE HS

Hours	Variable Shifts (8 hours, Other Shift; Days, Evenings)
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	VAC0024320
Posted Date	2026-05-04
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;  Possession of a class IV driver's license will be required;  A satisfactory driver's abstract is required;  The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check; 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;