Recreation Therapist

Position Summary

The Couchiching Health at Home Program, Recreation Therapist builds and provides a seniors friendly recreation therapy program that includes engaging, interactive, social activities in a manner that aligns with therapeutic values of the program. Delivered to patients in their home, the Recreation Therapist works closely with the Manager and entire CHaH team, as an interdisciplinary partner in the provision of integrated, patient centered care. The CHaH Program, Recreation Therapist will utilize recreation, leisure, and play as treatment methods to support purposeful and valuable interventions that align with patients' needs and interests.

This position works directly in the Community, with daily travel in the Couchiching Region. Mileage is paid according to OSMH policy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and maintain a patient centered recreation therapy program based on best practices and stakeholder engagement, that can be provided in-person and virtually where appropriate
• Review each patient referral and care plan in order to design a patient centered plan for recreation therapy services
• Recording patients' assessment progress and discharge status according to the institution's policy
• Designing life skill programs, leisure activities, and special programs for therapy
• Coordinating care intervention with recreational therapy in collaboration with other healthcare professionals on the team
• Assessing reports from physiotherapists, physicians, and other professionals to determine a patient's functioning level
• Employing music, art and dance activities and specialized therapy sessions
• Teaching clients about injury prevention, treatment and promoting overall health
• Observing and analyzing patients during treatment sessions, document and continually assess goals and progress
• Staying up-to-date with new treatments and research development
• Report findings back to care coordinator and Manager, and escalate in real-time as needed
• Supports program planning, implementation and evaluation
• Participating in a supportive and healthy working environment
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by Program Manager

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of a recognized program dealing with Recreation Therapy at a diploma or degree level.

Experience:

• Member in good standing of Therapeutic Recreation of Ontario (TRO) required
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in recreation therapy in adult medicine/geriatrics/eldercare preferred
• Recent experience working within an inter-professional team preferred
• Relevant knowledge of inpatient care environment preferred

Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others, with strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated superior organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated teaching skills
• Demonstrated program development skills and experience
• Ability to work with minimal direction to successfully achieve objectives
• Knowledge and proficiency in current evidence-based methods and practices of primary care delivery, with an emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction
• Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service

Other:

• Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self Directed Learning Opportunities.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle to provide client care / services off-site.
• Computer literacy working in Windows environment

Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accomodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH's Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

Closing Statement

OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company Biography

The Couchiching Health at Home Program, Recreation Therapist builds and provides a seniors friendly recreation therapy program that includes engaging, interactive, social activities in a manner that aligns with therapeutic values of the program. Delivered to patients in their home, the Recreation Therapist works closely with the Manager and entire CHaH team, as an interdisciplinary partner in the provision of integrated, patient centered care. The CHaH Program, Recreation Therapist will utilize recreation, leisure, and play as treatment methods to support purposeful and valuable interventions that align with patients' needs and interests.

This position works directly in the Community, with daily travel in the Couchiching Region. Mileage is paid according to OSMH policy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and maintain a patient centered recreation therapy program based on best practices and stakeholder engagement, that can be provided in-person and virtually where appropriate
• Review each patient referral and care plan in order to design a patient centered plan for recreation therapy services
• Recording patients' assessment progress and discharge status according to the institution's policy
• Designing life skill programs, leisure activities, and special programs for therapy
• Coordinating care intervention with recreational therapy in collaboration with other healthcare professionals on the team
• Assessing reports from physiotherapists, physicians, and other professionals to determine a patient's functioning level
• Employing music, art and dance activities and specialized therapy sessions
• Teaching clients about injury prevention, treatment and promoting overall health
• Observing and analyzing patients during treatment sessions, document and continually assess goals and progress
• Staying up-to-date with new treatments and research development
• Report findings back to care coordinator and Manager, and escalate in real-time as needed
• Supports program planning, implementation and evaluation
• Participating in a supportive and healthy working environment
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by Program Manager

Position Summary

The Couchiching Health at Home Program, Recreation Therapist builds and provides a seniors friendly recreation therapy program that includes engaging, interactive, social activities in a manner that aligns with therapeutic values of the program. Delivered to patients in their home, the Recreation Therapist works closely with the Manager and entire CHaH team, as an interdisciplinary partner in the provision of integrated, patient centered care. The CHaH Program, Recreation Therapist will utilize recreation, leisure, and play as treatment methods to support purposeful and valuable interventions that align with patients' needs and interests.

This position works directly in the Community, with daily travel in the Couchiching Region. Mileage is paid according to OSMH policy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and maintain a patient centered recreation therapy program based on best practices and stakeholder engagement, that can be provided in-person and virtually where appropriate
• Review each patient referral and care plan in order to design a patient centered plan for recreation therapy services
• Recording patients' assessment progress and discharge status according to the institution's policy
• Designing life skill programs, leisure activities, and special programs for therapy
• Coordinating care intervention with recreational therapy in collaboration with other healthcare professionals on the team
• Assessing reports from physiotherapists, physicians, and other professionals to determine a patient's functioning level
• Employing music, art and dance activities and specialized therapy sessions
• Teaching clients about injury prevention, treatment and promoting overall health
• Observing and analyzing patients during treatment sessions, document and continually assess goals and progress
• Staying up-to-date with new treatments and research development
• Report findings back to care coordinator and Manager, and escalate in real-time as needed
• Supports program planning, implementation and evaluation
• Participating in a supportive and healthy working environment
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by Program Manager

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of a recognized program dealing with Recreation Therapy at a diploma or degree level.

Experience:

• Member in good standing of Therapeutic Recreation of Ontario (TRO) required
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in recreation therapy in adult medicine/geriatrics/eldercare preferred
• Recent experience working within an inter-professional team preferred
• Relevant knowledge of inpatient care environment preferred

Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others, with strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated superior organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated teaching skills
• Demonstrated program development skills and experience
• Ability to work with minimal direction to successfully achieve objectives
• Knowledge and proficiency in current evidence-based methods and practices of primary care delivery, with an emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction
• Demonstrated commitment to the concepts of Continuous Quality Improvement and Customer Service

Other:

• Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self Directed Learning Opportunities.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle to provide client care / services off-site.
• Computer literacy working in Windows environment

Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accommodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH's Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

Closing Statement

OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.