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Therapeutic Recreation AssistantHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital • Toronto, ON
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Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital • Toronto, ON
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s hospital for children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. Serving more than 9,000 families annually through inpatient and outpatient programs and services, our teams are helping to shape the future of pediatric disability care.

As a top 40 Canadian research hospital and academic hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Holland Bloorview integrates care, teaching, research and scholarship to advance practice and improve the lives of children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and/or research.

Holland Bloorview has achieved 100 per cent in four successive surveys by Accreditation Canada, an unprecedented achievement in safety. We are also proud to be recognized among Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.

Here, you will find an inspiring, inclusive, innovative and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and programs that support ongoing learning, professional growth and well-being, so you can do meaningful work while continuing to grow your career. To learn more about the advantages of a career at Holland Bloorview, click here.

Key Responsibilities

  • Under the supervision of a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, facilitates planning, implementation and evaluation of goal-oriented therapeutic recreation programs for clients
  • Maintains flexible hours consistent with clients leisure needs (Saturdays or Sundays, may be required)
  • Contributes directly to the continuum of rehabilitation therapeutic services in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
  • Follows the hospital’s philosophy regarding client and family-centred care
  • Provides a safe and age appropriate ‘fun’ atmosphere that fosters the development of leisure
  • Adheres to and ensures the maintenance of the Standards of Practice as outlined by Therapeutic Recreation Ontario
  • Identifies personal and professional learning needs and establishes goals
  • Identifies practice issues and participates in their resolution
  • Remains current with professional literature related to Therapeutic Recreation & Best Practice Evidence
  • Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation from a program recognized by Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) and satisfies TRO designation eligibility criteria
  • Maintains current certificate in Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Life Saving Course (BCLS) and Standard First Aid
  • R-TRO designation
  • Experience working with children and adolescents with physical disabilities and their families is preferred
  • Experience planning and facilitating group recreational programs is essential
  • Proven ability to relate well to professionals, children, adolescents and family members
  • Ability to manage flexible working hours and fluctuating responsibilities
  • Proven ability to organize time, meet deadlines, and work independently
  • Ability to provide recreation programs that are safe, quality driven and engaging for clients
  • Must be available to work weekends
  • Previous experience working with volunteers and students
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