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Posted January 8, 2007

Hi everyone. I am taking a diploma program in Therapeutic Recreation in Nova Scotia. My practicum is the last week of April and goes until the 4th week in May. I would like to take my practicum on Vancouver Island. My first choice for a practicum is a private practice. Does anybody know if there are any private practices on Vancouver Island? If this is not possible, I would like to go in a facility that has a varied population (ie brain injury clients, Alzheimer's, spinal cord injury clients, etc.)

I would be staying in the Duncan area but would have a car rental so I can travel. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris Rafuse
chris.rafuse@ns.sympatico.ca

Posted January 8, 2007

Attention of Recreation Therapists

If you need professional, caring musicians to provide entertainment for your seniors social events we are available.
We work mainly in the White Rock /Surrey and Burnaby areas, have good references from Peach Arch Hospital and surrounding private care facilities. We have a PA system, backing tracks, live guitar and sing. We do 40's, 50's and country music, very enjoyable sing a long and dance music, Patsy Cline, Connie Francis, Andrew Sisters covers, helpful with patients with dementia. This is our passion, we love seniors, and we care.

Contact: Gail at ghawks@cheektocheek.ca

Three different programs are available, rates are within standard.

Posted August 10, 2006

Hi everyone. I am a new Brock University graduate currently doing my internship in Seattle, WA in pursuing CTRS credential. I am hoping to move to BC in September and am looking for employment in the clinical field (my specialty is SCI). I would also be interested in any volunteer opportunities.Any direction would be greatly appreciated!

serena_frew@hotmail.com

Posted July 5, 2006

 am currently studying TR through SIAST, Kelsey Campus, Saskatchewan and I would appreciate hearing from TR professionals on what they feel are the most important skills to have for working in the field of  Therapeutic Recreation.

Please email me:
rahare@sympatico.ca

Posted April 22, 2006

Seniors Week is coming up in June. Does anyone have suggestions as to how we can recognize the contributions to Seniors in our Community, with our Senior clients?

Please email me:
shelngen@aol.com

Posted March 12, 2006

I am a recreation services program manager at the James Bay Care Centre, a 24hr. nursing home – complex care in Victoria.I  have two qualified recreation therapists on staff.

The union which currently houses these staff members does not have a job classification / benchmark that recognizes their credentials.

Does anyone out there know which unions in B.C. offer Therapeutic Recreation benchmarks?

Please respond to my e-mail address dougelkey@cplodges.com

Posted January 18, 2006

I have a company based in Hamilton, Ontario, that delivers TR services in a 1:1 format out into the community. The majority of our clients are seniors either living at home or in long term care facilities. Our clients pay privately for our services. I am hoping to find other TRs in private practice or a similar setting to offer mutual support, share ideas and help each other grow our businesses.

Matt Jackson
President
Jackson Services Inc.
905-741-8408
matt@jacksonservices.ca
www.jacksonservices.ca

Posted January 3, 2006

I am looking for a landscape architect who is experienced in designing gardens for people with physical disabilites and people with dementia. Also interested in viewing or connecting with a care facility/organization that has such a garden.

Diane Yamada
Program Coordinator, VON BC
604-327-9525
yamadad@bc.von.ca

Posted December 2, 2005

Message for Ben Coulson. Interested in talking with you. I am a Recreation Therapist working in Kelowna, have background in experiential education. Contact j_babuin@hotmail.com.

Posted November 23, 2005

What do you as a professional believe the most important skills are for a recreation therapist to possess? If you could send replies to grisdale1757@siast.sk.ca that would be greatly appreciated. Or post a reply on the message board. Thank you very much for your time. - Kyra G.

Posted November 23, 2005

Hello all, my name is Ben Coulson. I have a Honours Degree in Health and Physical Education witha  specialization in Outdoor Adventure Leadership.

I am looking to work on a Masters in TR and develop a small Adventure based TR business in Kelowna. Does anyone know of current TR professionals in the Kelowna area? any suggestions? Thanks for your time, Ben

coulson_benson@hotmail.com

Posted July 11, 2005

We are looking for fold up tables that are easy to move and compact to store. We hoped we might find some on wheels.

Is there anyone using tables - approximately 5' -6' x 30" that they really like? Thanks for your input

Angela Dawson
Recreation Director
Royal Arch Masonic Home
604-412-2459
or adawson@royalarchmasonichome.bc.ca

Posted June 1, 2005

Hi Does anyone know of any staffing levels or benchmarks beings developed in RT? I work in a facility that has gone from extended care level (all in w/c) to multilevel care (quite a few walk) 1 respite bed, and 2 geriatric assessment short stay beds. we also do a bridging program with people in the acute side of the hospital (2-4 people) 2x wk. We had 1 full time AW and one FT RT- we are looking at cuts - 1 FT AW and 1 4hr AW with RT support off site. Does this look reasonable? Especially to those facilities of similar size? 47 permanent beds.

Connie Poling RT
Connie.Poling@interiorhealth.ca

Posted April 18, 2005

Does anyone have a definition of evidence-based practice in Therapeutic Recreation or have examples of it within their role? Please contact me directly.

Candace Hitch
Recreation Therapist
Sunny Hill Health Centre For Children
604-453-8300 (8369)
chitch@cw.bc.ca