Recreationist (Casual)

**Bargaining Unit: UNIFOR-HRM**
**Status: CASUAL**
**Department: Life Enrichment**
**Site: Hogarth Riverview Manor**
**Shifts: Days/Evenings including weekends**
**Rate of Pay: $24.13 - $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 mínimal supervision

**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.
- St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing high quality client-centred care by building a respectful and inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. Individuals who speak a second language including French, Finnish, Italian, Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, etc. are encouraged to apply. _
- Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process._
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