Therapeutic Recreation Assistant, Therapeutic Recreation Services

POSITION TYPE : Casual
SALARY SCALE : $26.788 to $30.766 per hour
CLOSING DATE : Continuous Opportunity

Why should I join Bruyère Health?

At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

About Bruyère Health Élisabeth-Bruyère Long – Term Care

Bruyère Health Élisabeth-Bruyère Long – Term Care is a 69 bed Long-Term Care (LTC) home situated within Bruyère Health Élisabeth-Bruyère Hospital. We are a designated francophone organization and are proud to serve clients in both official languages. We value our employees and their professional development. Employees can participate in training the next generation of students as preceptors and participate in committees, research and innovation projects, dedicated to continuous improvement. Our systems are fully automated, and documentation is done through PointClickCare and PointOfCare. Working within our LTC programs at Bruyère Health offers you the chance to work for a large not-for-profit corporation within a compassionate and tight-knit community. It is an opportunity to get to know teammates, residents and families, build long-lasting relationships and to have a rewarding career caring for vulnerable residents who need and deserve your care.

What is in it for me?

• Generous percentages in lieu of benefits and annual leave
• Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Employee perks program
• Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Easy access by public transportation
• Comfortable lounge spaces for staff and free Wi-Fi on site
• Ideally located in the Byward Market area with stores nearby
• Professional development and learning opportunities including annual full day face to face education sessions
• Career development with leadership opportunities or specialized roles

What would my role be?

Reporting to the Supervisor, Therapeutic Recreation Services, you will work in collaboration with the Therapeutic Recreation Services team, to facilitate therapeutic and social activities to meet the recreation-related needs of the residents participating within the Long-Term Care home.

You will assist residents to and from activities, facilitate individual engagement and participation in programs, and assist with residents who would benefit from social interaction and stimulation.

How do I qualify?

Required:

• Completion of High School Diploma
• Minimum of three (3) months of experience working or volunteering with older adults in a healthcare setting, Long-Term Care preferred
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Level C certificate

Preferred:

• Pursuing post-secondary education
• Experience working with individuals living with dementia
• Valid driver's license , class G1 (Ontario)
• Fluent in French and English

What skills should I possess to succeed in the role?

• Ability to work autonomously and to work as a member of the team actively and effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including superior ability to connect with individuals living with dementia.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both official languages (oral and written).
• Flexibility, adaptability, and innovation in practice in a continuously changing environment.
• Strong focus on residents, their experience and quality of life.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

About Bruyère Health

Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario's leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones. 

Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating—a better health system for all.

Additional Information

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications. Copies of your degrees and certifications, if applicable, in one of Canada's official languages must also be included. Please note that any inaccuracies in the information provided may result in your application being rejected.

Please note that the pre-screening questions must be submitted by all applicants as part of the application process and that answers are for information purposes only and will not disqualify internal candidates from competitions provided that the candidate meets the required qualifications of the position as per the posting.

Bruyère Health uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess answers provided by applicants. All applications received are subsequently reviewed by a member of our team. The information received, including that which is reviewed and analyzed by artificial intelligence, is used and stored in a secure environment and in accordance with Bruyère Health's privacy policy PHIL 04 - Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. 

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Management policy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

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