Recreation Therapy Assistant - Brantford, Canada - St. Joseph's

St. Joseph's

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Brantford, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

POSTING DATE:
August 31, 2023

DEPARTMENT:
Recreation Therapy

POSITION:
Recreation Therapist Assistant

SHIFTS/HOURS:
Full time (including evenings and weekends)

Description

As part of the Recreation Therapy Team the Recreation Therapy Assistant will be responsible for planning, implementing, co-coordinating and evaluating programs for our residents in Complex Continuing Care.

JOB SUMMARY
***The Recreation Therapy Assistant is a resident-focused position that develops and implements individual and group programs designed to motivate, activate, and promote the mental, physical, social and intellectual, and spiritual well-being of the resident. This position will work in accordance with all policies and procedures of the home, and will work in a safe and healthy manner and follow the regulations outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Including but not limited to:

Assisting with resident admission assessment to determine interests, abilities and function and implement appropriate programming
Provide engaging activities for diverse population of residents in the Long-Term Care.
Work with other team members to plan and conduct facility wide events that include evenings and weekends as required.
Act as member of Lifecare committees as required.
Utilize Activity Pro charting system to record resident's activity attendance.
Work with team for assigned resident home areas and assist with ideas for the facility wide calendar.
Participate in preparation of the facility for Ministry reviews and Accreditation.
Assist with coordination of students, community agencies, schools, entertainment, and volunteer positions.
Assume responsibility for ongoing professional development.
Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation from a degree or diploma course in Recreation/Leisure Leadership from a recognized community college or university
Minimum 2 years' experience working in Long Term Care
Computer experience with Point Click Care and Activity Pro an asset
Music Skills is an asset
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

What We Offer

100% Employer Paid Benefits
Enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Free parking
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Joseph's Lifecare Centre Brantford is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people.

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Joseph's Lifecare Centre Brantford is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, utilizing a collaborative approach in supporting persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, selection, hiring, and the ongoing employment life cycle.

Upon individual request, the Lifecare Centre will endeavor to remove any barrier to the employment lifecycle to accommodate those employees with disabilities.

Should any employee require accommodation through the employment lifecycle, please contact Human Resources.