Recreational Therapist

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Humber River Regional Hospital Full time
Job Title: Recreational Therapist

We are seeking a skilled Recreational Therapist to join our team at Humber River Health. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Job Summary:

The Recreational Therapist will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized and group therapeutic recreational/leisure/life skills programs and special events. You will work closely with patients, families, and healthcare teams to promote functional and acceptable social skills, and provide consultation services as needed.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement individualized and group therapeutic recreational/leisure/life skills programs and special events.
  • Support and encourage the development of functional and acceptable social skills for patients.
  • Provide consultation services with healthcare professionals as requested.
  • Record patient assessment, progress, and discharge status in accordance with department and hospital policy.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care interventions with recreation therapy activities.
  • Supervise and support volunteers who assist inpatients with social activities.
  • Develop linkages with community agencies to support patients upon discharge.
Requirements:
  • Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation & Leisure Studies with Therapeutic Recreation focus or University Degree in Human Sciences with a Post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation.
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of direct experience in working with inpatients.
  • Experience working with ALC patient populations is an asset.
  • Knowledge of community services and agencies serving patients in the Toronto area.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize a varied workload.
  • Demonstrated initiative and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Ability to respond rapidly and decisively to crisis situations.
Why Choose Humber River Health?

We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

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