Program Therapist Full Time Long Term Care- 8am-4pm and 12pm-8pm mixed shifts

Responsive Group Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and skilled Program Therapist to join their dedicated team. This role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating innovative recreational programs that cater to the diverse needs of residents in long-term care. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to ensure every moment matters for those in your care. If you have a passion for making a difference and possess the qualifications to engage and uplift seniors, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment that values personal and professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employee benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Support for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in recreation or related fields is required.
• Experience with seniors and program planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement recreational programs based on resident assessments.
• Complete documentation and maintain accurate records for programs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Experience with Seniors

Program Planning

Knowledge of RAI-MDS

Therapeutic Recreation

Second Language (Italian, Chinese, Portuguese, Eastern European)

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Gerontology

Job description

Program Therapist Full Time Long Term Care- 8am-4pm and 12pm-8pm mixed shifts

Job Category: Programs

Requisition Number: PROGR003015

Posted: April 17, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: On-site

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter.” We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Program Therapist reports to the Programs Manager and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate programs, outings and events that meet the residents’ physical, social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual and cultural needs.

Responsibilities:

• Complete documentation and accurate records as required including: Program guides, participation tracking, monthly statistics, Intake documentation, Quarterly documentation, MDS/RAPS, regular care plan updates based on residents’ status, progress notes and all assessments needed to determine residents recreation and rehabilitation needs.
• Plan and implement programs based on resident assessments, offering new, creative and innovative recreational programs to residents on an ongoing basis.
• Plan and implement special events, community-based programs and outings.
• Evaluate and make adaptations to programs as appropriate.
• Complete equipment assessments and ensure that residents have access to appropriate assistive devices as required (i.e. wheelchair, walker).
• Participate in department meetings, unit meetings, and multidisciplinary care conferences.
• Ensure effective communication and good human relations with residents, residents’ families, volunteers and staff.
• Ensure that posters, notices, and calendars are up to date, attractively displayed and easy for residents to read.
• Initiate media notices regarding creative programming in conjunction with the Programs Manager.
• Develop and maintain community contacts and resources.
• Work with different community-based agencies and groups to deliver programming to residents.
• Understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and understand which indicators are publicly reported.
• Participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results.
• Other duties as assigned and/or indicated in Job Task Inventory.

Qualifications:

• Has a post-secondary diploma or degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, gerontology or other related fields from an Ontario post-secondary institution.
• OR has a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate granted in another jurisdiction that, in the reasonable opinion of the licensee, is equivalent to the diploma, degree or certificate described above.
• Or in the reasonable opinion of the Home, have the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience providing recreational and social activities to perform the duties required of this position.
• Experience working with seniors, experience/training on GPA, PIECES and U FIRST as well as the statements from Butterfly.
• Experience planning, implementing and evaluating programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of RAI-MDS – AIS certified, if not must be completed successfully within one (1) year of being hired.
• Second Language (Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, and Eastern European languages are an asset).
• CPR and First Aid qualifications.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
• As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements.
• Two supervisory references required.
• COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment.
• Italian speaking an asset.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages.
• Employee benefits.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Support for personal and professional growth.

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.