Recreation Therapist

The Salvation Army; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Niagara Falls seeks a community service coordinator to plan and implement engaging activities for residents. This role requires a diploma in Recreation and skills in communication and organization. The target salary range is $24.60 to $25.33 hourly, based on qualifications and experience. Join a team dedicated to enriching lives and fostering community connections.

Qualifications

• Minimum college diploma in Recreation with emphasis on gerontological and therapeutic studies.
• Two years Volunteer or one year work experience in a similar setting.
• Ability to push 250+lbs with assistive devices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities for residents.
• Record information about residents' participation.
• Supervise and assess students and volunteers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Ability to push 250+lbs

Ability to lift 50lbs

Demonstrating activities

Education

Minimum college diploma in Recreation with emphasis on gerontological and therapeutic studies

Tools

MS Office

Activity Pro

Point Click Care (PCC)

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Qualifications

• Minimum college diploma in Recreation with emphasis on gerontological and therapeutic studies.
• Two (2) years Volunteer or 1 year work experience in similar setting. Basic knowledge of human physiology, excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office, Activity Pro, Point Click Care (PCC).
• Ability to push 250+lbs with assistive device, such as resident in wheelchair.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs occasionally, frequent walking, bending, crouching, and stretching, such as demonstrating activities and exercises.

Performance Requirements/Duties

• Plans, schedules, implements, promotes and evaluates monthly and annual activities and events which are in keeping with the interest and capabilities of all residents.
• Records information about residents on relevant forms and maintains daily logbooks concerning the resident’s participation and abilities in activities.
• Participates and/or chairs meetings as assigned or required.
• Requisitions supplies and services for events through supervisor.
• Maintains close liaison with departments, volunteers, families, residents and community groups.
• Performs errands outside Home.
• Responsible for development and revision of program plans as required.
• Encourages and motivates residents to participate in activities, ensuring accessibility (prompting, reminding or portering).
• Prepares supplies and equipment necessary for program delivery.
• Performs A.D.L. (Activities of Daily Living) duties such as hygiene, toileting and feeding as necessary on outings.
• Performs clerical functions specific to the department.
• Supervise, support and assess/evaluate students and volunteers.
• Ensures all chemical purchases are reported to the supervisor and those containers are labeled with WHMIS labels & MSDS manual is in your office.
• Requests work orders for maintenance through director of environmental services.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Further training may be required to perform therapy as prescribed by the physio and/or occupational therapists.
• Ongoing education and upgrading recorded on employee files.
• Participates in all new and annual training as required.
• Networking in the field is encouraged.
• Works according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and reports all accidents and near misses on facility forms.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $24.60 to $25.33 with a maximum of $26.06. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.