Life-Enriching Recreation Therapist, Adult Day Program

Requisition Details :

Employment Status : Permanent, Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Program Name : Adult Day Program

Number of Hours Bi-Weekly : 75

Work Schedule : Days

On-Call : No

Existing Vacancy : Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

Job Summary :

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for all processes involved in the onboarding of new clients to the Adult Day Program. The Recreation Therapist maintains and supports the team care model approach, consistent with VON mission statement, program operational goals, and individual participant goals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Ensures the safety and security of participants and maintains a clean, tidy program environment.
• Receives referrals in order to initiate Intake process.
• Builds trusting relationships with clients and caregivers.
• Develops and maintains individual program plans for clients.
• Guides and directs front line staff in implementing the planned social and recreational activities as appropriate.
• In collaboration with the Adult Day Program team, ensures expected outcomes of care are reflected in client care planning through interdisciplinary and client / family collaboration.
• Organizes and directs staff to provide programs that meet the physical, social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs of the clients and their overall well-being.
• Acts as a role model for staff by training, orientating and mentoring along with supporting volunteers demonstrating knowledge and expertise as well as ongoing evidence of professional development.
• Completes required documentation as per program policy set out bythe Care & Service manager.
• Provides assistance with Adult Day Learning (ADL) activity including transfers and incontinence care when required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager, Home and Community Care.

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Working conditions and physical demands : This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

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