Therapeutic Recreationist

1. Graduate of a recognized Recreation Therapy Certificate or Diploma program from an accredited community college.
   2. Demonstrated knowledge and recent years of therapeutic experience in the field of pediatric rehabilitation services.
   3. Demonstrated knowledge of the population of children and youth served by Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre.
   4. Knowledge of adaptive equipment and technology, as well as personal mobility devices.
   5. Demonstrated ability to modify tasks, promote independence and maximize participation in children and youth with physical and or developmental conditions.
   6. Demonstrated ability to communicate a clear understanding of the Therapeutic Recreation role and outreach services to client/ family/staff as required.
   7. Demonstrated sound judgment and clinical reasoning skills.
   8. Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
   9. Demonstrated ability to work on an interdisciplinary team in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
   10. Demonstrated ability to work with children individually and in a group setting.
   11. Demonstrated flexibility, communication, problem solving, organizational skills, and conflict resolutions skills.
   12. Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, pushing, lifting and transferring using proper/safe body mechanics.
   13. Demonstrated computer skills (e.g., email, word processing, etc.).
   14. Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm in working with children and their families.
   15. Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
   16. Must be able to obtain a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen (VSS)

Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation (DPR) is a portfolio within McMaster Children's Hospital. It is comprised of many different programs providing out- patient services to children (and some adults) with developmental, emotional or behaviourial, physical, or communication needs. DPR provides habilitation/ rehabilitation services to children with neurological and/or developmental disabilities from birth to school leaving age. The team offers assessment, treatment, and consultation services through a variety of service delivery models.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset 

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

The Therapeutic Recreationist works primarily with the Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation program. As a member of the health care team, the Therapeutic Recreationist uses specialized skills to maximize participation and independence and maintain the highest quality of life possible for patients. This process will be achieved through program development and capacity building with community partners, treatment planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Understanding of effective strategies working with the outpatient pediatric population as well as volunteers is key.

Monday to Friday, evenings and weekends required.

This position is temporary until December 2026.