Activation Therapist

Activation Therapist

Health Services – Long Term Care

Status and Hours of Work: 1 Regular Part Time with no guarantee of hours - Shifts include 8:30AM - 4:30PM, 12:00PM - 8:00 PM (candidates must be available to work every other weekend and holidays)

Salary Range: $ $ plus 14% in lieu of benefits 

Work mode: Onsite 

Location: Sheridan Villa Long Term Care – 2460 Truscott Drive, Mississauga ON L5J 3Z8

Who we are: 

Care. Compassion. Love. Respect - The Long-Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

What you will do in this role:

Reporting to Supervisor, Resident Support Services (or designate) you will assist the Activation Department to formulate, implement, evaluate and modify various individual and group therapeutic modalities which meet the restorative, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical needs of residents with responsive behaviours

• Implement and conduct specialized programs that enhance self-esteem and self-worth, i.e., reminiscing and current events
• Conduct assessments of residents' recreation and leisure needs
• Coordinate and implement appropriate outreach services
• Assist the Rehabilitation Assistant to perform some restorative care programs/activities
• Maintain good relationships and effective communication with the residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
• Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc. as directed by the Activation Services Supervisor
• Maintain appropriate records in accordance with the policies and procedures and legislated standards of the Centre
• Activation Therapist responsibilities as per job description

What the role requires 

• Post secondary diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, Gerontology or other related field from an Ontario post secondary institution, or equivalent diploma, degree in another jurisdiction
• A valid Class F license may be required
• Must have a valid CPR/First Aid certification
• Computer skills are required
• Must possess teaching skills to convey techniques to guide residents and families
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision, innovative, with the ability to organize and assess programming
• Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties
• Availability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends
• Food Handler Certification is required 
• Smart Serve Certificate is required

Skills/Abilities: 

• Must have organizational skills to prioritize work and coordinate scheduling with other members of the health care team
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed using video technology

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Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel's Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire:

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• TB Skin Testing

It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs of the above noted checks

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We're working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we've been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it's impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg- 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.