Recreation Assistant

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Recreation Assistant, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers.

If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

Hours of work : 12 - 18 hours per week

Internal applications for this position within the UFCW bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of being posted to have seniority considered in the selection process.

What you’ll be doing :

• Supervise patients and assist with fitness floor supervision to ensure safety and accident prevention
• Ensure rules and boundaries are followed by patients
• Address inappropriate or unsafe behaviours with patients and report any concerns to clinical team and management
• Consult with patients regarding their fitness goals and instruct them on how to properly and safely use the equipment
• Support all patient / staff programs and encourage the use of other recreation facilities ( tennis courts, gymnasium, and grounds)
• Conduct tours of the fitness centre and promote programs and services available
• Respond to telephone and email inquiries
• Sign-out recreation equipment and keep inventory of items available for patient use
• Record patient and staff sign-in statistics
• Make appointments for massage therapists

What we are looking for :

• Diploma in Recreation Leadership, Recreation Therapy, Kinesiology, Health Studies or related field
• Experience working with mental health and addictions populations
• Must have valid CPR Certification
• Personal Training / Group Fitness training an asset
• Ability to perform exercises and movements as demonstrations for patients
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Mature with a genuine interest in a variety of individuals and commitment to providing quality service to diverse populations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Evidence of good work and attendance record
• Commitment to working within Homewood’s Health and Safety Standards

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why Work For Us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders.

Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion.

For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities / expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.