Recreation Therapist BSO | Permanent Full Time

Silverthorn Community; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community in Mississauga is seeking a Recreation Therapist BSO to enhance resident care through innovative recreation therapy activities. Responsibilities include developing care plans, managing team members, and ensuring effective program delivery. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Recreation or Health Sciences, has a minimum of 3 years' experience working with seniors, and is a registered Recreation Therapist. Join us to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives.

Benefits

Support for accommodations

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Recreation Therapist or in process of registration.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with seniors.
• Qualifications must meet MDS-RAI guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide and assess recreation therapy activities according to the care plan.
• Develop and sustain a plan of care for residents.
• Communicate and promote department activities to encourage participation.
• Ensure thorough evaluation of assessments and program delivery.
• Participate in the recruitment and orientation of team members.

Skills

Recreation therapy activities

Assessment and evaluation

Team collaboration

Professional development

Documentation accuracy

Education

University degree in Recreation / Leisure Studies

Postgraduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Overview

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 :

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.