Recreational Therapist RCC

3 weeks ago

Toronto Ontario CA, Ontario Humber River Regional Hospital Part time
Position Profile

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital and we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care

Are you a compassionate Recreation Therapist who is focused on delivering high-quality, safe-care? If yes, we invite you to read the details below then apply.

Reporting Relationship: Manager of Allied Health Services & Outpatient RehabHourly Rate Range: $32.99 - $39.75Location: Central Reactivation Care Centre - 2115 Finch Avenue (subject to change)

Union: OPSEU 590

Hours of work: Available to work weekdays and weekends at the RCC Sites (cross training for Church and Finch Sites)

Position Responsibilities:

  • Developing, designing, implementing and evaluating individualized and group therapeutic recreational/leisure/life skills programs and special events.
  • Supporting and encouraging the development of functional and acceptable social skills for patients in the ALC Reactivation Care Centre.
  • Providing consultation services with Health professionals when requested.
  • Recording patient assessment, progress and discharge status, in accordance with department and hospital policy.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration with other Allied and medical team members to coordinate patient care intervention with recreation therapy activities.
  • Providing supervision and support to a group volunteers who assist inpatients with various social activities.
  • Developing linkages with community agencies so that patients become more aware of recreational supports once discharged
  • Availability to work weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays will be required on a rotational basis to support a 7-day model of Recreation Therapy services.

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation & Leisure Studies with Therapeutic Recreation focus or University Degree in Human Sciences with a Post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
  • Ensure professional practices and ethics are followed as governed by professional organization affiliation as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of direct experience in working with Inpatients.
  • Experience working with an ALC patient population is an asset.
  • Knowledge of the network of Community services and agencies serving patients in the community (Toronto area).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required in order to facilitate effective communication with patients, team members and volunteers.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize a varied workload.
  • Demonstrated initiative and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated cross cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Ability to respond rapidly and decisively to crisis situations.
  • Availability to work during the weekday, weekends, and statutory holidays.
  • Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

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