Clinical Recreation Therapist - Adult Day Program

VON Canada (Ontario); Mount Forest; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Mount Forest, Ontario, is seeking a Recreation Therapist to handle client onboarding for the Adult Day Program. You will be responsible for ensuring participant safety, developing individualized program plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, all while maintaining high standards of care. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, strong organizational skills, and experience working with older adults. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults and individuals with dementia is an asset.
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification is required.
• Certification in Gentle Persuasive Approach is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of program participants.
• Initiate Intake process for new clients.
• Develop individual program plans for clients.
• Provide oversight for therapeutic activities.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Recreation Therapy

Diploma in Gerontology

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Procura software

Job description

A community care organization in Mount Forest, Ontario, is seeking a Recreation Therapist to handle client onboarding for the Adult Day Program. You will be responsible for ensuring participant safety, developing individualized program plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, all while maintaining high standards of care. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, strong organizational skills, and experience working with older adults. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional development.