Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

2 weeks ago

London, Canada St. Joseph's Health Care London Full time

**Posting # 53758 - [ OPSEU Paramed ]**:
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - 1 position

Specialized Geriatric Services
Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
Full Time
Salary Range: $35.93 - $41.37 /hour

The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist will support the Amputee Rehab Program and the Geriatric Day Hospital (Parkwood Institute Main). Both programs are part of Specialized Geriatric Services.

**Essential Qualifications**
- University Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies with a Therapeutic Recreation focus or University Degree in Human Sciences or Services with a Post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation
- Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
- Ability and commitment to act as a supervisor under OHSA
- Current membership with Therapeutic Recreation of Ontario (TRO)
- Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, and implement a personalized approach to service delivery within the guidelines of the Therapeutic Recreation Service Delivery Model in accordance with TRO standards of practice
- Clinical expertise and experience in geriatric rehabilitation and demonstrated knowledge of current rehabilitation best practices
- Experience with facilitating pool exercise programs for seniors
- Sound understanding of the role of a variety of rehabilitation professionals in the provision of stroke rehabilitation
- Working knowledge and experience with theories and principles of guiding adult learning and patient self-management approaches
- Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proven flexibility and a high level of initiative
- Demonstrated ability to work with and direct support personnel
- Appreciation of resource utilization and comfortable working in a virtual environment
- Class F license or ability to obtain within the probationary period
- Willing to travel throughout Southwestern Ontario

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Proficiency in French would be an asset.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a therapeutic recreation professional
- Experience in both hospital and community service delivery
- Prior experience working with the geriatric population
- Current registration or eligible for registration with Therapeutic Recreation of Ontario (TRO)

**Immunization Requirements**
- Provide documentation you have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine (primary series, boosters and/or XBB) OR one dose of XBB vaccine at least 14 days prior to the start date.
- Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox)
- Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

**Posting date**: September 04, 2024
**Submission deadline**: September 10, 2024

**Bradley Dudley, Human Resources**
- Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated._
- Only those under consideration will be contacted._

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