Recreation Therapist

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand River Hospital is seeking a full-time Recreation Therapist to join its multi-disciplinary team. The role involves assessing recreational needs of patients and developing individualized or group programs to promote quality of life through meaningful engagement in leisure activities. Ideal candidates will have a solid foundation in Therapeutic Recreation and a passion for enhancing patient well-being.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Career mentorship

Access to ongoing education fund

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience in geriatrics, dementia care, mental health, stroke care, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Ability to develop client-centered intervention plans.
• Willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ recreational needs and develop client-centered programming.
• Participate in program planning and professional initiatives.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Therapeutic Recreation course

Registration as a Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (R/TRO)

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We currently have an opportunity for a Full-Time Recreation Therapist

Location: WRHN @ Chicopee

Hours: 8 HR Shifts, Days- This position currently supports TCU at Chicopee and has pre-scheduled shifts

Position Summary

As a member of a multi-disciplinary Collaborative Practice Team, the Recreation Therapist assesses patients’ recreational needs and develops client-centered group and individual programming with the goal of enabling patients to achieve quality of life and optimal health through meaningful participation in recreation and leisure.

The successful candidate will participate in program planning/development; professional and hospital initiatives supporting quality management and research; mentoring of colleagues and students; and assist with coverage across other clinical areas as required. Currently this position supports the Transitional Care Units at the Freeport Campus, but can be re-assigned depending on organizational needs.

Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for all patients, staff, and visitors.

Position Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Therapeutic Recreation course at the College or University level.
• Registered Professional (R/TRO) in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) or ability to obtain professional registration status within one year of hiring.
• Experience working in geriatrics, dementia care, mental health, stroke care, and orthopedic rehabilitation populations.
• Ability to utilize the Leisure Ability Model involving leisure education, leisure counselling and adaptive approaches, to facilitate functional skills development and maintenance through group and 1:1 program interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relevant, client-centred intervention plans based upon patient leisure needs, interests, and goals.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of formal and informal recreation and leisure services and resources preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently, adaptable, creative, innovative and flexible
• Willingness and ability to continue to improve professional competence and knowledge.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evening and weekend work.
  
  

At WRHN We Support Our Team Members With

• A thorough onboarding and orientation program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
• Career mentorship
• Wellness programs
  
  

EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

Waterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

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