Coordonnateur de programme - Prince George, BC, Canada - Northern Health

Description

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Recreation Therapy/Adult Day Services department.

In accordance with the vision and values of the organization and as a member of the multidisciplinary team within a client and family centered model of care, the Program Coordinator (PC I) plans, develops, implements and evaluates general recreational/leisure programs designed to support residents'/clients' health and well-being in residential, acute and/or adult day program settings.

The PC I may supervise up to four Activity Worker II positions and provides direction to designated volunteers. Under the clinical direction of a Recreation Therapist or appropriate designate (ie. OT, RN), the PC I carries out therapeutic components of a resident's care plan as an assigned task, and assists with the monitoring the patients'/residents' progression.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Jubilee Lodge , attached to the University Hospital of Northern BC is a 66-bed facility; with one-bed, two-bed and four-bed units.

Recreation Therapy is provided on site, which provides activities such as hymn-sing, school visits with the elderly, choral groups.
Prince George has a population of 89, local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.
Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.

• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Graduation from a recognized recreational program plus one years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• An appropriate valid Class IV vehicle license as required.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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