Therapeutic Recreationist PT - Thunder Bay, Canada - St. Joseph's Care Group

    St. Joseph's Care Group
    St. Joseph's Care Group Thunder Bay, Canada

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Description

    Job Description

    THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONIST

    Bargaining Unit: UNIFOR-HRM
    Status: Part Time
    Department: Program and Support/ Recreation HRM
    Site: Hogarth Riverview Manor
    Shifts: Days/Evenings including weekends
    Rate of Pay: $ $25.59 per hour

    The Therapeutic Recreationist utilizes recreation to maximize independence and promote an optimal leisure lifestyle. The Therapeutic Recreationist is responsible for facilitating programs, completing assessments, interventions, and evaluations to promote skill development in all leisure domains. The Therapeutic Recreationist may also provide one to one supervision to residents requiring additional support.

    QUALIFICATIONS :

    Education/Experience :

    - Degree/diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies with Therapeutic Recreation course content (Therapeutic Recreation specialization)
    - Experience in Therapeutic Recreation programming as it relates to programs offered in long term care settings

    Skills/Abilities :

    - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    - Demonstrated commitment to resident centered care
    - Ability to work as part of a team and also independently, with minimal supervision
    - Computer proficiency, including Word and Windows, email communication and electronic documentation

    Assets:

    - Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach and/or Montessori is an asset
    - Professional member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)
    - Membership with the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association or similar related associations

    CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

  • This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

  • Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.