Recreation Therapy Student - Recreation Therapy

Job Description

Our treatment philosophy encompasses a patient focused care concept that promotes an enhanced quality of life through leisure experiences. The Recreation Therapy Student (RecT Student) is responsible for facilitation of the Mobile Recreation & Well-being program across multiple inpatient medical units at both Brampton Civic Hospital and Etobicoke General Hospital. The Recreation Therapy Student will screen patients for appropriate single-use recreation supplies, and they will facilitate 1 : 1 recreation activities with patients with a wide range of interests and abilities.This position differs from a Recreation Therapist position, as the Student will not be completing the full TR APIED process with patients, and does not fulfil the hiring criteria of a Recreation Therapist at Osler (Degree in TR in addition to either R / TRO or CTRS certification). The Student is not able to prescribe interventions / activities for patients. The Student will engage patients in their chosen activities of interest and distribute supplies that patients request for independent activities.

Accountabilities :

• Collaborate with health care team to identify patients that would most benefit from recreation interventions and obtain any pertinent information regarding patient safety. Utilize Meditech to obtain orders and / or identify patients who are CAM +.
• Responsible for the implementation of a wide range of 1 : 1 recreation interventions, with specific knowledge of delirium management strategies and culturally appropriate recreation interventions.
• Provide single-use leisure resources, assess for appropriateness of each item for the patient based on consultation with the primary nurse and brief patient screening
• Report any patient concerns directly to patient’s primary nurse.
• Source and develop supplies within established program budget
• Ability to quickly adapt recreation interventions to suits each patient’s specific interests, and their individual physical, cognitive, and / or communicative level of functioning.
• Compliant with sanitizing items and cart as per IPAC standards
• Maintain statistics in accordance with the requirements of the Mobile Recreation & Well-being program
• Ensure the working environment is hazard free and all equipment is safe.
• Multi-site travel may be required
• Off-site travel to acquire supplies
• Perform duties as assigned by the Recreation Therapists
• Completion of Osler’s corporate orientation
• Completion of Osler’s LMS education modules
• Completion of Meditech training

Qualifications

Current college or university student :

Student, Associate, or Professional member in good standing of one of the following (Preferred) :

Core Competencies :

Additional Information

Hours : Currently Days 8 hours (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

INTERNAL APPLICATION DEADLINE :   January 9, 2025

POSTED :   January 2, 2025

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected] .

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