Recreation Therapy Assistant, Central Recreation

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Sinai Health Full time

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for an experienced Recreation Therapy Assistant to support our Central Recreation department.

Job Outline:

The Recreation Therapy Assistant is primarily responsible for supporting the Recreation Therapists in the direct provision of recreational opportunities for patients on rehabilitation or complex care units. Being a member of the Interprofessional team, the Recreation Therapy Assistant will be responsible for implementing individual functional intervention plans, therapy groups and/or special events, in collaboration with other health care professionals, volunteers and learners,

Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm (evening or weekend shifts may be required)

Education & Qualifications:

  • Completion of Diploma in a recognized Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation & Leisure program
  • Experience working with individuals with varied medical diagnoses and both physical and/or cognitive impairments in a Therapeutic Recreation setting
  • Experience in Rehab/CCC/Palliative Care an asset
  • Demonstrates a commitment to client centred care and possesses an attitude of respect and sensitivity towards clients with varied backgrounds, abilities and education status
  • Demonstrated excellence in communication both, written and verbal
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative team member
  • Current registration status with TRO and/or membership with Therapeutic Recreation Professional Association preferred
  • A basic understanding of medical terminology and procedures required
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required
  • Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history required
Salary: Minimum - $30.36/hour; Maximum - $35.76/hour

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women's and infants' health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact ext. 7050, or email

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