Recreation Assistant - Oshawa, Canada - Grandview Kids

Grandview Kids

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Oshawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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Every Child and Youth living life at their full potential._

At Grandview Kids we provide family-centred paediatric assessment, treatment, rehabilitation services and specialized programs.

Along with their families, we support children and youth with communication, social, physical and developmental needs to achieve their potential at home, in the community and at school.

We are dedicated to inspiring possibilities, fostering development, and supporting growth and personal achievement for our children and youth, their families and our staff members.

Our team-oriented approach inspires our staff to collaborate, share ideas, and work with a variety of professional disciplines. We offer a stimulating environment with an exceptional variety of opportunities in the field of paediatric rehabilitation.

The next two years will be a period of unprecedented growth as we work on a major capital expansion for our new facility in Ajax.

If you are looking for an opportunity that offers personal and professional rewards, that makes a real difference and enriches the lives of others, then Grandview Kids is the place for you

Recreation Assistants (6 positions)

Casual
Up to 15 hours per week
September June 30, 2024

Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, Clinics and Specialised Supports and day to day supervision of the Recreation Therapist, the Recreation Assistant assists in facilitation of recreational programs for clients, ensuring the safety of clients and the integrity of sites used for activities; assists in indirect client care; provides leadership, direction and support to program volunteers; maintains communication with all other staff members; supports departmental/Centre efforts in Quality Improvement Program (QIP) activities; participates in education, orientation and public relations as required; maintains a safe work environment; and performs other duties as assigned.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assisting in planning, implementation and facilitation of group programs for clients
Modifying activities to meet needs and abilities of participants
Providing a safe and age appropriate fun atmosphere that fosters the development of leisure
Observing client activity and recording/reporting as required

You have a minimum of three years' experience working with children, youth and their families with physical and developmental disabilities, and experience planning and facilitating group recreation programs.

As an asset you have are pursing a degree or college diploma in therapeutic recreation, and a R/TRO, R/DIP or CTRS designation.

You have a deep commitment to family-centred care and a passion for working with others to support children to achieve their personal best.

Please forward your resume and clearly state Job 23.

44 by September 8, 2023 at 5:00 pm to:

Grandview Kids aims to be deliberate in our consideration of diversity, defined as differences in race, colour, place of origin, religion, immigrant and newcomer status, ethnic origin, ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.

Recognizing and valuing diversity and equity must be accompanied by concerted efforts to ensure the inclusion of diverse and underrepresented populations, meaning that individuals must be and feel valued, respected and equally supported.

We invite applicants in the above defined areas to apply.

Grandview Kids is committed to complying with all applicable standards as set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).

If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats or other accommodations, please contact us.

Grandview is proud to acknowledge the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, which is covered under the Williams Treaties.

We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Job Type:
Casual

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee assistance program
Onsite parking

Schedule:

Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

Are you a Registered Professional with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)?
Do you have a College Diploma or Degree in Recreation and Leisure Services with a major in Therapeutic Recreation or equivalent?

Experience:

Recreation Assistant: 3 years (preferred)
- planning and implementing group therapy: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification: