Recreation Therapist - Acute Care PTC 2026-6958

Cambridge Memorial Hospital; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

Group benefits: health & dental

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Leadership and Quality ImprovementCurr

Career Development & Education Grant

Wellness & Wellbeing Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initi at

Job summary

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) invites applications for a part-time Recreation Therapist to develop and implement therapy programs aligned with patient care goals. You will assess needs, create personalized plans, and lead activities supporting recovery and well-being during hospitalization.

The role emphasizes delirium prevention, community resource linkage, and discharge planning, with a focus on rehabilitation populations.

Qualifications

• Must be a university graduate from a recognized program of Therapeutic Recreation.
• Must be Registered with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (R/TRO) or eligible for R/TRO.
• Professional member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario.
• Experience in hospital rehab and palliative/oncology populations is required.
• PIECES trained is an asset.
• Experience with BDSD (dementia-related behaviors) is an asset.
• Experience with exercise prescription and group exercise programs.
• Proven skills in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating therapeutic recreation programs.
• Experience facilitating leisure education and community resource linkage for discharge planning.
• Evidence of ongoing professional education.
• Ability to work independently within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Computer literacy and Meditech familiarity is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized care plans and implement recreation therapy programs addressing physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs.
• Assess patients, develop interventions and facilitate engaging programs to promote recovery and well-being.
• Support delirium prevention strategies and help with discharge planning through community resource links.

Skills

University graduate

R/TRO Registered

Hospital experience

PIECES trained

Dementia care experience

Group exercise programs

Assessment planning & evaluation

Leisure education & community links

Continued education

Independent multi-disciplinary work

Communication & documentation

Meditech familiarity

Education

Therapeutic Recreation degree

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Overview

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group benefits, including health and dental, for full-time employees
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Leadership and Quality Improvement Curriculum
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness, & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

Job Description

Salary Range: $41.97 - $49.97

This is a temporary part-time contract expected to end February 2028

Position Summary:

Part-time position to work three (3) days per week. (days, weekends & holidays). The Recreation Therapist will be responsible for developing individualized care plans and implementing recreation therapy programs designed to address the physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients. Key responsibilities include assessing patients, developing therapeutic interventions, and facilitating engaging programs that promote recovery, enhance well-being, and support the Six Proven Strategies for preventing delirium during hospitalization. The Recreation Therapist is also responsible for providing leisure education and connecting individuals with community resources to facilitate their successful reintegration into the community or transition to an alternative level of care setting.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be a university graduate from a recognized academic program of Therapeutic Recreation.
• Must be Registered with Therapeutic Recreation of Ontario (R/TRO) or eligible for R/TRO.
• Professional member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation of Ontario.
• Current working experience in a hospital setting with Rehabilitation and Palliative/Oncology populations required.
• PIECES trained is an asset
• Experience working with patients exhibiting behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia (BDSD) considered an asset.
• Experience and knowledge in exercise prescription and facilitating group exercise programs required.
• Proven skills in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation a wide variety of therapeutic recreation programs.
• Experience in facilitating leisure education sessions with a strong knowledge base for resources within the community and to effectively integrate patients back into the community for discharge planning.
• Evidence of on-going professional education.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary self-directed team.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with Meditech modules an asset.

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Melissa Duguid, Director of Human Resources

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.

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