PROGRAM COORDINATOR I - #194720
Northern Health - BC
Date: 13 hours ago
City: Prince George, BC
Contract type: Full time
Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an 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.
The position requires a class IV Unrestricted BC drivers License. or be obtained withing the first 6 month from hire date.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00, 08:30 to 16:30, 09:00 to 17:00, 12:00 to 20:00
Jubilee Lodge, attached to the University Hospital of Northern BC is a 66-bed facility; with one-bed, two-bed and four-bed units. There is a common dining room, solarium sitting area and a large patio. Recreation Therapy is provided on site, which provides activities such as hymn-sing, school visits with the elderly, choral groups.
Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.
What Northern Health has to offer you!
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
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.
The position requires a class IV Unrestricted BC drivers License. or be obtained withing the first 6 month from hire date.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00, 08:30 to 16:30, 09:00 to 17:00, 12:00 to 20:00
Jubilee Lodge, attached to the University Hospital of Northern BC is a 66-bed facility; with one-bed, two-bed and four-bed units. There is a common dining room, solarium sitting area and a large patio. Recreation Therapy is provided on site, which provides activities such as hymn-sing, school visits with the elderly, choral groups.
Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.
What Northern Health has to offer you!
- Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
- Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
- Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
- Employee referral program
- 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.
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
- Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
- Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
- Program certificates or diplomas
- High school/college/university transcripts etc.
- It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
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