Recreation Therapy Assistant

Union: SEIU West Park
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: West Park
Department: Recreation Therapy Services
Reports to: Program Service Manager
Hours: 37.5 Bi-Weekly
Wage Range: $29.03 - $29.57 per hour.
Shifts: Days/Evening/Weekend
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: December 19 2025

Position Summary

Take an active role in contributing to the conceptualization execution and assessment of a diverse range of recreation programs and services. Collaborate closely with our dedicated team to help design and develop engaging activities that cater to the unique preferences and needs of our clients.

Duties

• In partnership with the Recreation Therapist collaborate in the design of therapeutic recreation programs.

• Implement recreation participation programs to meet patient interests.

• Contribute to the recreation therapy intervention plan and actively report significant changes observed to Recreation Therapy team and appropriate stakeholders.

• Participate as a member of the interprofessional team(s).

• Provide supervision to volunteers high school co-op students college placement students and others as requested.

• Maintain Recreation Therapy records such as GRASP MDS recreation statistics program descriptions and evaluations timely and accurately.

• Responsible for ongoing informal evaluation of recreation programs.

• Consider program requirements such as facilities budget equipment and supplies; purchase and maintain supplies as necessary

• Prepare posters employee expense forms equipment set up requests and Recreation Therapy calendar; book entertainment complete patient meal forms and Stores order forms as required.

• Participate in the orientation/mentorship of new staff and colleagues as required.

• Identify continuous learning opportunities that support skill and knowledge development related to the position.

• Engage in evidence-informed person-centered practices as they relate to recreation therapy.

• Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients residents students employees volunteers physicians and visitors including:

• Compliance with the safety standards of the hospital and applicable legislation

• Identification and prevention of safety issues and problems

• Taking corrective action where possible

• Attendance at safety meetings/training/updates in accordance with the Centres standards

• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the centres core values and helps patients get their life back

• Evidence of good performance history and attendance record

Qualifications :

• College diploma in Recreation Leadership Recreation Therapy or related discipline.

• Minimum 1 2 years recreation/activation experience with the adult population.

• Experience in delivery of recreation programs

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and within an interprofessional team

• Effective collaborative and team oriented skills

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal

• Ability to be creative and resourceful

• Computer skills with Microsoft word and outlook

• Evidence of satisfactory attendance and punctuality

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time

Key Skills
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Experience: years
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