Recreationist - Toronto, Canada - Baycrest

Baycrest

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Baycrest Terraces has an opportunity for a

RECREATIONIST, PERMANENT FULL TIME

70 BI-Weekly Hours - Day/Evening, Including Alternate Weekends

OPSEU 595 Hourly Pay Rate:
$ $30.74

***: At
Baycrest Terraces, 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. This position will be working with residents on our Independent and Assisted Living Floors.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Works with the Terraces Recreation team to develop therapeutic programs for Independent and Assisted Living residents
Providing departmental program coverage, including occasional evening and weekend work
Design and lead innovative individual and group programs based on residents' needs
Ability and flexibility to execute spontaneous programming when resident needs arise
Work with Volunteers and other staff to identify and monitor resident needs
Facilitate the provision of intergenerational programming
Contribute to the multidisciplinary care team
Coordinate services with other staff/departments
Develop and maintain inventory of program supplies
Adhere to infection control practices, policies and procedures

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

Minimum 2-year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or equivalent
Member in good standing with TRO or APO
Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating creative recreation programming
Skill working with the frail and cognitively impaired older adults
Ability to speak a second language such as Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian or Hungarian would be an asset
Knowledge of community resources would be an asset
Computer skills and the ability to work with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Publisher
Ability to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situations
Certificate in U-First and/or Alzheimer Society for Dementia Care Training Program (DCTP) preferred

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences
are changing the future of brain health and aging.

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

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