Recreationist, Therapeutic Recreation Services LTC

Therapeutic Recreation Services (Apotex) at Baycrest has an opportunity

RECREATIONIST

Position Type : Casual (up to 1 year)

Hourly Pay Rate : $28.18 - $35.09

Posting Number : 7926

Union : OPSEU 595

Date Posted : May 31, 2024

Internal Closing Date : June 7, 2024

Leisure is an important component of both quality of life and well-being. It allows individuals opportunities for self-determination and utilization of strengths while engaging in meaningful leisure, which is the foundation of Therapeutic Recreation services.

Therapeutic Recreation services are offered across the organization.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to) :

Works with the Apotex Therapeutic Recreation and Cu lture & Arts teams to develop and execute therapeutic programs

Completes documentation as required

Attends interprofessional team meetings

Interviews, orients, supervises and sets expectations with volunteers

Contributes to interprofessional team and therapeutic recreation professional development

Coordinates services with other staff / departments

Develops and maintains inventory of program supplies

Qualifications (include but are not limited to) :

Completion of a two (2) year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or equivalent

Member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario ( TRO’) or Activity Professionals of Ontario ( APO’)

Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating creative recreation

Experience in supervision of volunteers preferred

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

Experience with a geriatric population with multiple medical conditions and / or cognitive impairment preferred

Knowledge of community resources an asset

Knowledge of Jewish culture, Holy Days and festivals are an asset

Second language an asset, i.e. Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian or Hungarian

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word / Excel required

INTERNAL APPLICANTS : Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position.

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Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences

are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ( AODA’).

If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.

org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check / vulnerable sector screen and submit proof of two doses of vaccination against COVID-19, unless exempt.

Such exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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