Recreation Therapy Assistant, Cpt

2 months ago


Welland, Canada Niagara Health System Full time

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Recreation Therapy Assistant will work as part of the team to assess individual leisure needs, plan, promote, coordinate, implement and evaluate group and individual programs to meet the assessed needs of the residents. The incumbent will coordinate and monitor students/volunteers that are assigned to assist with programs. The Recreation Therapy Assistant will record statistics for workload measurement and patient participation.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Minimum Two year Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation from a recognized College Program.
- Current Food Handlers Certificate and Smart Service Certification.
- Membership with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario's (TRO) preferable.
- Previous experience in a therapeutic recreation setting required, preferably with older adults.
- Current First-Aid and CPR.
- Applies Niagara Health values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient/client centred care.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient and family education and the ability to promote health and wellness.
Ability to plan and implement individual and group programs to achieve best practices and optimal suitability for client centered care.
- Demonstrated ability to implement, facilitate, and evaluate various therapeutic recreation within Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) standards of practice.
- Evidence of effective customer service, organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with mínimal supervision.
- Must be available for all shifts, days, evenings, weekends and paid holidays.
- Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset.
- Consistent and regular attendance required.
- Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a new hire requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code
Recruitment Specialist: Emily Fabiano
- We are especially interested in connecting if you..._
- Value diversity, equity and inclusion;_
- Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;_
- Identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: equity-seeking group, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas._
- Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service_
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation._



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