Recreationist - Toronto, Canada - Baycrest

Baycrest
Baycrest
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Toronto, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Description

The Terraces Memory Residence has an opportunity for a


RECREATIONIST

Temporary Full-time

Position Type:

Contract more than 1 Year, Full-time**:

Hourly Pay Rate:
$ $35.0900**:


Bi-Weekly Hours:70 Hours**:


Hours of Work:7 hrs/shift


Posting Number: 7712**:


Union:
OPSEU 595


Date Posted:

May 14, 2024**:

Internal Closing Date:

May 22, 2024**:

Job Summary:

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 predominantly with residents on our Assisted Living Floors but will also assist the Independent living resident community when needed.


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 work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situations
  • Ability to speak a second language such as Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian or Hungarian would be an asset
  • Certificate in U-First and/or Alzheimer Society for Dementia Care Training Program (DCTP) preferred
  • Knowledge of community resources would be an asset
  • Computer skills and the ability to work with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Publisher

Additional Benefits:


  • Competitive Salary and Vacation
  • Opportunity to enroll in the Dental and Extended Health Care Benefit plan
  • Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  • Please note that Baycrest has implemented mandatory vaccination for all employees. It is a condition of employment that new employees provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to the start date of employment. This means that all new employees must have received all required doses of a COVID19 vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to their start date. In addition, it is a condition of employment that all new hires obtain and submit proof of all booster vaccines as approved and recommended by Health Canada._
  • 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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