Therapeutic Recreation

**Who we are?**

St. Joseph’s Villa is one of Ontario’s largest and most innovative long term care homes. Located in historic downtown Dundas, we are proud to be the second largest organization in the St. Joseph’s Health System. Continuing the mission and legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, we are proud to serve our community.

We are the largest employer in Dundas. Our campus is conveniently located on a city bus route and offers free parking. We offer a range of challenging, rewarding careers and advancement opportunities for dedicated professionals in a health care environment.

**Every member of our team matters.**

St. Joseph’s Villa Employees Benefits include:

- Free Membership to our on-site Staff Fitness Centre
- Educational Scholarships, Mentorship & Support for Career Advancement
- Teaching & Facilitator Opportunities with partnership programs for community colleges, universities and secondary schools
- Recognition for Excellence through Annual Service Awards and Applause Awards
- Contributions to the HOOP Pension Plan
- Health and Wellness Benefits through Manulife Financial (eligibility & enrollment varies)
- St. Joseph Health System Employee Rewards/Discount Program
- Employee Celebrations through Spirit Committee, Staff Appreciation Week, Nurses Week etc.

**St. Joseph’s Villa Dundas is** **currently seeking a Recreation Therapist to join our growing and dynamic team**
- Plans, implements and evaluates age-appropriate therapeutic, social, physical, emotional and intellectual recreation and leisure opportunities
- Incorporate the needs and preferences of aging individuals with Acquired Brain Injury, Developmental Delay and Dementia through small group and large group intervention.

**FORMAL EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS**:

- College diploma in Recreation Leadership or University degree in Recreation and leisure studies.
- Knowledge in Gerontology, ABI, DD and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
- Experience in long-term care facility considered an asset.

**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**

St. Joseph’s Villa is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key words: Recreation Therapist, Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic recreation, recreational therapist, Recreation and Leisure

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Recreation Therapists: 1 year (preferred)
- Long term care: 1 year (preferred)