Recreation Therapist, MASTRS & OASIS Older Adult Program

Homewood Health; Guelph; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading mental health organization as a Recreation Therapist in Guelph, Ontario. This role involves working with a dedicated team to provide therapeutic interventions, program development, and patient support. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Recreation Therapy, have CPR certification, and are passionate about improving lives.

Qualifications

• CPR Certification required.
• Registration (R/TRO) or CTRS within 1 year of hire.
• Comfortable with public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret Recreation Therapy assessments.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and experiential groups.
• Document treatment and ongoing progress of patients.

Skills

Time Management

Acute Care

Pediatrics Experience

Patient Service Experience

Speech Therapy

Assistive Technologies

Home Care

Interpretation

Autism Experience

Experience Working With Students

Education

Bachelors Degree in Recreation Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Make a difference in a growing innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Recreation Therapist you will be an integral part of a collaborative inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes get ready to love it here!

Hours : This role is temporary full time for up to 6 months ( one evening per week (Thursdays) and 1 Saturday every 5 weeks)

What youll be doing :

• Assume a therapeutic role in the motivation counselling supervision and instruction of patients in treatment interventions
• Facilitate psychoeducational and experiential groups
• Administer and interpret Recreation Therapy assessments to determine leisure functioning and needs / problems using standardized assessment tools and group process 1 : 1 interviews and observation skills
• Communicate and document results of the assessment to the patient family and team
• Provide individual counselling following Recreation Therapy assessment
• Document treatment and ongoing progress of patient
• Support individual skill development relating to community leisure resources
• Develop implement and evaluate programs based on patient needs
• Consult liaise and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members involved in patient care during meetings regarding patient progress recommendations and program issues
• Provide group and 1 : 1 coverage for other interdisciplinary team members during vacation sick time and leaves
• Act as a consultant and work collaboratively with Recreation Therapists in other programs regarding specialized patient needs
• Mentor / supervise University Recreational Therapy students completing placements
• Advocate the Recreation Therapy Service Delivery Model perspective and promote the value of Recreation Therapy as an essential service
• Participate in relevant committee work program development research projects and continuous quality improvement activities
• Attend relevant discipline and service area meetings
• Act as a resource to hospital and community regarding clinical expertise
• Remain accountable for budget supplies

What you bring :

• Bachelors Degree in Recreation Therapy
• CPR Certification is required
• Registration (R / TRO) OR Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required within 1 year of hire
• Comfortable with public speaking and large group facilitation
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Awareness and acknowledgement of the value of using measurement-based care when supporting patients / clients to help guide clinical decision making; experience an asset
• Ability to use a continuum of Recreation Therapy Interventions for group facilitation
• Montessori based programming for dementia care an asset
• Seniors Fitness Instructor training an asset
• Excellent assessment and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational skills
• Commitment to working within Homewoods Health and Safety Standards

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 Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canadas largest and leading service provider for medically focused evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence integrity collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

Homewood Health Inc. is committed to ensuring that its teams reflect the diversity of our community and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with the various provincial legislations that we operate under Homewood Health is committed to working in collaboration with any team member who may require workplace accommodation in order to successfully perform any or all aspects of their role.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier more productive and fulfilling lives.

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Time Management,Acute Care,HTTPS,Speech Therapy,Assistive Technologies,Autism Experience,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Interpretation,Patient Service Experience,Phone Etiquette

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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