Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Full time

Six years ago, Holland Bloorview partnered with FIRST® Robotics Canada to make their popular experiential Robotics program accessible for kids with disabilities. The client base spans a wide variety of medical diagnoses and can include children/youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Cerebral palsy, Duchene muscular dystrophy, developmental delays, and Acquired Brain Injuries. The children attending range in age from 6-14 and may be registered as either outpatients or inpatients.

The mission of the program:

- Deliver an intentional program to introduce & encourage interest amongst children and youth with disabilities to STEM and robotics.
- Provide a fun, innovative therapeutic experience that enhances social skills, develops curiosity and creativity and fosters self-confidence, communication and teamwork
- Share the model of an adapted FIRST® Robotics program with other hospitals to reach more children with disabilities where they live and build capacity with interested treatment centres as partners.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Completes assessments that determine the client’s recreation interests and goals
- Develops a treatment plan that reflects collaboration and communication with the client, family and team as appropriate
- Implements treatment plans ensuring the safety and well-being of clients
- Safely maintains equipment for client use
- Provides leisure counselling and education for clients and families upon discharge
- Evaluates client progress and goal attainment making revisions to treatment plan as necessary
- Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and makes appropriate recommendations for change
- Complies with the documentation policy outlined by Holland Bloorview
- Documents accurate workload statistics
- Participates actively in departmental meetings
- Works closely with the other recreation & life skill staff to ensure an integrated approach to care
- Participates in the training and supervision of students and recreation therapist assistants
- Identifies personal and professional learning needs and establishes goals
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices

**Qualifications**
- Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation; or a Bachelors degree in related health discipline and a college diploma in Therapeutic Recreation, plus certified (CTRA)
- R-TRO Designation
- Maintain updated CPR status as required
- Valid Ontario Class “F” Drivers licence - preferred
- Previous job related experience required, including knowledge of paediatric rehabilitation including Brain Injury, Specialized Orthopaedics and Development, and Complex Continuing Care
- Experience working in the field of Therapeutic Recreation, preferably with children who have a physical disability
- Written and verbal English language communication skills required to effectively communicate with clients, families and members of the interdisciplinary team
- Proven ability to measure service effectiveness and efficiency
- Demonstrates ability to organize time and meet deadlines
- Demonstrates initiative and self direction
- Demonstrates ability to effectively and efficiently manage fluctuating clinical responsibilities
- Proven ability to work with clients, individuals and in a group setting
- Proven ability to be an effective member of an inter-professional team
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based practice in Therapeutic Recreation
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends
- Access to a vehicle preferred

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