Recreationist, Therapeutic Recreation Services LTC

Therapeutic Recreation Services (Apotex) at Baycrest has an opportunity

RECREATIONIST

Position Type : Permanent Full-Time

Shift Type : Day / Evenings, some weekends (

subject to change)

Hourly Pay Rate : $28.18 - $35.09

Bi-Weekly Hours : 70 Hours

Posting Number : 7792

Union : OPSEU 595

Date Posted : April 19, 2024

Internal Closing Date : April 26, 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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It is a condition of employment that new employees provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start date of employment.

This means that all new employees must have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada prior to their start date.

In addition, it is a condition of employment that all new hires obtain and submit proof of all required doses of the vaccine and maintain all booster vaccines as approved and recommended by Health Canada.

Applicants who have appropriate written proof of a medical reason, or a reason pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code, for not being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may provide such documentation to the Human Resources department.

Such situations will be considered on a case-by-case basis in compliance with Baycrest’s legal obligations.

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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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