Recreation Therapist BSO

Fox Ridge Community; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Recreation Therapist BSO, where you will enhance the lives of residents through innovative recreation therapy. Your role will involve assessing needs, developing care plans, and promoting participation in programs, all while ensuring the highest standards of care and documentation. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of seniors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with seniors.
• Member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO).
• Be a registered Recreation Therapist (R/TRO) or in process of registration.

Responsibilities

• Providing and assessing recreation therapy activities.
• Developing and sustaining a plan of care for residents.
• Guiding recreation therapy assistants and ensuring proper documentation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

University degree in Recreation / Leisure Studies

Degree in Health Sciences with a post graduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Recreation Therapist BSO is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Recreation Therapist BSO your typical day will impact in the following ways :

• Providing and assessing for recreation therapy activities including outings in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, and resident plan of care and within the scope of practice.
• Developing and sustaining a plan of care to meet residents’ assessed needs based on individual strengths, needs and interest of residents.
• Communicates and promotes the activities of the department to residents, team members, families, volunteers and the community to encourage collaborative participation in programs.
• Ensuring that thorough evaluation of assessments, intervention plans, program development and program delivery is consistently being completed to ensure the efficacy of recreation services.
• Identifies department learning needs and makes provisions for appropriate education and continuing team member development.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, orientation, development and performance management of Recreation Department team members.
• Ongoing professional development both personally and professionally in relation to therapeutic recreation and staying current with the trends in the industry
• Guiding recreation therapy assistants to ensure proper documentation is completed (e.g., MDS / RAI, Activity Pro). Observes facilitation of activities, engages in reflective practice to ensure appropriate and thorough programming is taking place.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of care delivered, including program development and program delivery.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves :

• University degree in Recreation / Leisure Studies, and / or a degree in Health Sciences with a post graduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation, from a recognized University or equivalent education and experience.
• Member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO).
• Be a registered Recreation Therapist (R / TRO) or in process of registration with TRO.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with seniors.
• Qualifications must meet definition under MDS-RAI guidelines.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.