Recreation Therapy Department Volunteer - Toronto, Canada - West Park Healthcare Centre

West Park Healthcare Centre

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Calling all volunteers - West Park Healthcare Centre

West Park Healthcare Centre helps patients get their lives back by providing inpatient, outpatient and outreach services in specialized rehabilitative and complex care after a life-altering illness or injury such as lung disease, amputation, stroke, and traumatic musculoskeletal injuries.

By 2023, West Park's 27-acre site will be transformed into an integrated campus of care, including a new hospital building and additional community supports such as assisted living for persons with disabilities and seniors.

This transformation enables the Centre to evolve its rehabilitative programs and strengthen links to community-based services to meet the future healthcare needs of our local community and the province.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Recreation Therapy Support:

Recreation Therapy patient support and engagement may involve connecting with patients and their families in either an individual or group setting.

Volunteers will help support patients to engage in a variety of different programs including special events featuring live entertainment, trivia and cognitive-based programs, gardening and nature-based groups, art programming, adaptive video gaming support etc.

Shift: 6 month commitment is required - one shift per week

Shifts available:
Weekdays - 2pm to 4pm

Traits Required:

Mature, friendly and personable individual who is able to socialize with patients with physical, cognitive and/or communication impairment
Ability to physically escort patients who require the use of a wheelchair to and from programs
Ability to endure approximately 1 hour of standing
Comfortable with interacting/socializing with people in a large group setting
Ability to work independently and take initiative to provide support when needed
Specialized skills are sought for this position including, but not limited to: gardening experience, skills within the creative arts including music and/or arts & crafts, video game use, computer skills or other technological skills,

West Park Healthcare Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Should you require accommodation for a disability during any phase of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your communication to Volunteer Resources.

For further assistance please contact the Volunteer Resources Department at extension 2097.

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 4 per week

Salary:
$0.01 per hour

Schedule: