Recreationist - 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 for a

RECREATIONIST, TEMPORARY FULL TIME

(Approx. 12 Months)
70 Hours bi-weekly - Day/Evenings, including some weekends

OPSEU 59- Hourly Pay Rate: $ $31.43

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 Central 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

Tracking#: 6692

Date Posted:
May 17th, 2023

Internal Job Posting Closing Date:
May 25th, 2023

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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