Recreation Therapy Assistant, Central Recreation 292 - Toronto, Canada - Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital

Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care.

Since 2015, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community and home.

Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for an experienced Regular Part Time
Recreation Therapy Assistant to support our
Central Recreation Therapy department.

Responsibilities:

The Recreation Therapy Assistant is primarily responsible for supporting the Recreation Therapists in the direct provision of recreational opportunities for patients on rehabilitation or complex care units.

Being a member of the Interprofessional team, the Recreation Therapy Assistant will be responsible for implementing individual functional intervention plans, therapy groups and/or special events, in collaboration with other health care professionals, volunteers and learners,

Job Requirements:

Completion of Diploma in a recognized Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation & Leisure program
Experience working with individuals with varied medical diagnoses and both physical and/or cognitive impairments in a Therapeutic Recreation setting
Experience in Rehab/CCC/Palliative Care an asset;
Demonstrates a commitment to client centred care and possesses an attitude of respect and sensitivity towards clients with varied backgrounds, abilities and education status
Demonstrated excellence in communication both, written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative team member
Current registration status with TRO and/or membership with Therapeutic Recreation Professional Association preferred
A basic understanding of medical terminology and procedures required
Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history required