Recreationist, Therapeutic Recreation Services Ltc - Toronto, Canada - Baycrest

Baycrest

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Therapeutic Recreation Services (Apotex) at Baycrest has an opportunity

RECREATIONIST

Position Type:

Permanent Full-Time**:

Hourly Pay Rate:
$ $35.09**:

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours**:

Posting Number: 7792**:

Union:
OPSEU 595

Date Posted:

April 19, 2024**:

Internal Closing Date:

April 26, 2024**:
Leisure is an important component of both quality of life and well-being.

It allows individuals opportunities for self-determination and utilization of strengths while engaging in meaningful leisure, which is the foundation of Therapeutic Recreation services.

Therapeutic Recreation services are offered across the organization.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Works with the Apotex Therapeutic Recreation and Culture & Arts teams to develop and execute therapeutic programs
Completes documentation as required
Attends interprofessional team meetings
Interviews, orients, supervises and sets expectations with volunteers
Contributes to interprofessional team and therapeutic recreation professional development
Coordinates services with other staff/departments
Develops and maintains inventory of program supplies

Qualifications (include but are not limited to):

Completion of a two (2) year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or equivalent
Member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario ('TRO') or Activity Professionals of Ontario ('APO')
Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating creative recreation
Experience in supervision of volunteers preferred
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problemsolving skills
Experience with a geriatric population with multiple medical conditions and/or cognitive impairment preferred
Knowledge of community resources an asset
Knowledge of Jewish culture, Holy Days and festivals are an asset
Second language an asset, i.e. Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian or Hungarian
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel required

_ FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY__:
_

It is a condition of employment that new employees provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start date of employment.

This means that all new employees must have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada prior to their start date.

In addition, it is a condition of employment that all new hires obtain and submit proof of all required doses of the vaccine and maintain all booster vaccines as approved and recommended by Health Canada.

Applicants who have appropriate written proof of a medical reason, or a reason pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code, for not being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may provide such documentation to the Human Resources department.

Such situations will be considered on a case-by-case basis in compliance with Baycrest's legal obligations.

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Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.