Recreation Therapist - Humber River Health

Are you a compassionate Recreation Therapist who is focused on delivering high-quality, safe-care? If yes, we invite you to read the details below then apply.

Reporting Relationship: Manager of Allied Health Services & Outpatient Rehab

Hourly Rate Range: $32.99 - $39.75

Location: Church Reactivation Care Centre

Union: OPSEU 590

Hours of work: Available to work weekdays and weekends on a standard rotation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Developing, designing, implementing and evaluating individualized and group therapeutic recreational/leisure/life skills programs and special events.
• Supporting and encouraging the development of functional and acceptable social skills for patients in the ALC Reactivation Care Centre.
• Providing consultation services with Health professionals when requested.
• Recording patient assessment, progress and discharge status, in accordance with department and hospital policy.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with other Allied and medical team members to coordinate patient care intervention with recreation therapy activities.
• Providing supervision and support to a group volunteers who assist inpatients with various social activities.
• Developing linkages with community agencies so that patients become more aware of recreational supports once discharged
• Availability to work weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays will be required on a rotational basis to support a 7-day model of Recreation Therapy services.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation & Leisure Studies with Therapeutic Recreation focus or University Degree in Human Sciences with a Post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
• Ensure professional practices and ethics are followed as governed by professional organization affiliation as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
• Minimum of 1-2 years of direct experience in working with Inpatients.
• Experience working with an ALC patient population is an asset.
• Knowledge of the network of Community services and agencies serving patients in the community (Toronto area).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required in order to facilitate effective communication with patients, team members and volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize a varied workload.
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated cross cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Ability to respond rapidly and decisively to crisis situations.
• Availability to work during the weekday, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Apply online through our Careers webpage.