Recreational Therapist

We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

As a member of an inter-professional inpatient rehabilitation team, reporting to the Manager of Medicine Program, the TR will develop, design, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized and group therapeutic recreation/leisure/life skills programs.
Provide leadership with special community-based events and/or group programming to support and encourage the development of optimal social/recreational skills and participation patterns for patients over the age of 18 years of age and/or who have physical, cognitive and/or social disabilities.

Skills & Abilities

•Minimum of three years recent and relevant experience in an acute medical and/or long term care setting.
•Experience and belief in the value of working in and committing to a fully integrated interprofessional team model.
•Training or certification in geriatrics preferred.
•Experience in program development an asset.
•Excellent written, verbal and telephone communication skills to ensure effective communication with clients/families, colleagues, health care providers, community agencies, etc.
•Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a strong team player.
•Superior problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
•Flexibility in scheduling and dealing with fluctuating workload.
•Excellent teaching and facilitation skills.
•Sensitively to multi-cultural issues, particularly with the elderly.

Qualifications

•Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation program OR Bachelors Degree in Allied Health program, with post graduation from a recognized Therapeutic Recreation degree program
•Membership in Therapeutic Recreation Ontario required.
•Current BCLS.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department. Successful candidates will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source directly to the Occupational Health and Safety department. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement to the recruitment team.

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