Activationist

**Position Summary**:
The activationist is responsible for managing a patient caseload including assessment, interpretation of findings, designing, implementing and evaluating therapeutic related participation programs (individual, small group and hospital wide) that meet the specific needs of the patient. The activationist will be responsible to actively participating in the development and implementation of new programs and quality improvement initiatives.

**Responsibilities Include**:

- Assesses the psycho-social, physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual status of assigned patients.
- Designs and implements individual or group activation programs based on the needs and goals of each patient.
- Monitors change in the patient’s functional status and adjusts the patient’s Activation program accordingly.
- Implements daytime, evening and weekend hospital-wide activation programs.
- Provides education to the patient regarding recommended interventions and expected outcomes
- Collaborates with members of the inter-professional team through documentation and/or direct consultation to provide a coordinated program of patient care.
- Supports the Activationist Assistant as he/she carries out assigned tasks.
- Maintains accurate and up to date assessment, treatment, goals and other relevant administrative records for each patient according to Runnymede Healthcare Centre guidelines.
- Attends and contributes to patient care conferences, meetings and patient rounds.
- Completes timely MDS Assessments for each patient.
- Plans individual and group session and ensures supplies are prepared prior to the program.
- Coordinates and participates in the transportation of patients to and from
- Participates in ongoing educational opportunities both internally and externally to maintain clinical competencies.
- Educates patients, appropriate family members, students and other healthcare providers with regard to Activation Therapy and the management of the patient’s health problems.
- Orients and supervises Activation students and volunteers.
- Monitors supplies and reports needs to the Coordinator, Activation Services.
- Maintains tidiness and safety of the department and equipment.
- Actively promotes culturally sensitive and senior friendly patient care.
- Actively promotes a culture of safety for both patients and employees by participating in safety education and training, by reporting incidents or unsafe situations to his/her supervisor, and by complying with the hospital’s safe work procedures.
- Activation/Recreation Diploma from a recognized Community College
- Membership in the Activity Professionals of Ontario an asset
- Two years previous experience preferred as an Activationist/Recreation Therapist, or equivalent, preferably in a Rehabilitation/Complex Continuing Care Hospital or Acute Care Hospital setting
- Demonstrated expertise with geriatric, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
- Effective verbal and written communication to successfully work with all levels of the organization
- Experience with Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

**Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Runnymede Healthcare Centre, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee’s first date of employment. Requests for exemption will be considered on a case-by-case basis in alignment with the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: $31.38 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program

**Experience**:

- Activation/Recreation: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Activation/Recreation Diploma (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-09-08