Recreation Therapy Support Specialist

4 weeks ago

Brantford, Ontario, Canada St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph Full time

Job Title: Recreation Therapy Support Specialist

Department: Recreation

Reports to: Life Enrichment Manager

Status: Days, (Every Other Weekend)

Non-Union

JOB SUMMARY

The Recreation Therapy Support Specialist plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by designing and executing tailored individual and group activities. These programs are aimed at stimulating and fostering the mental, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual health of each resident. This position adheres to all organizational policies and procedures while ensuring a safe and healthy environment in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Including but not limited to:

· Assisting in the assessment of new residents to identify their interests, capabilities, and needs to develop suitable programming.

· Facilitating engaging activities tailored for a diverse group of residents within Long-Term Care.

· Collaborating with team members to organize and execute facility-wide events, including those scheduled during evenings and weekends.

· Participating as a member of Lifecare committees as necessary.

· Utilizing the Activity Pro charting system to document resident participation in activities.

· Contributing ideas for the facility-wide calendar while working with assigned resident home areas.

· Assisting in the preparation for Ministry reviews and Accreditation processes.

· Coordinating with students, community organizations, schools, entertainers, and volunteers.

· Committing to ongoing professional development and training.

· Performing other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the ability to fulfill each essential duty effectively. The qualifications listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

· Completion of a degree or diploma in Recreation/Leisure Leadership from an accredited community college or university.

· A minimum of 2 years of experience in Long-Term Care settings.

· Proficiency in computer applications such as Point Click Care and Activity Pro is an asset.

· Musical abilities are considered advantageous.

HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Conducting all work in alignment with the policies and procedures of the Lifecare Centre and the Ontario Health & Safety Act relevant to Long-Term Care.

· Attending all mandatory training sessions as per facility policies.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Comprehensive Employer-Paid Benefits for Full-Time Staff

Participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Employee Discount Program

Complimentary on-site employee parking

St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre values all applications. However, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre Guelph acknowledges the significance of immunization to safeguard our residents, staff, and visitors from COVID-19. Therefore, subject to any verified medical exemptions or accommodations required by applicable human rights legislation, it will be a condition of employment that all new hires have received all necessary doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre Guelph is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting equity, inclusiveness, and diversity across all programs, facilities, and personnel. The Centre is dedicated to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, employing a collaborative approach to support individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment, assessment, selection, hiring, and ongoing employment lifecycle. Upon request, the Lifecare Centre will strive to eliminate any barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities.

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