Recreation Therapist (Non Union) | Permanent Full Time

Sienna Senior Living; Woolwich; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier senior living company in Ontario is seeking a Recreation Therapist to impact the lives of residents and foster human connections. The role involves providing recreational therapy activities, developing care plans, and ensuring proper documentation and evaluations are completed. The ideal candidate will have a university degree, be a member in good standing with applicable associations, and have at least 3 years' experience working with seniors. This position offers opportunities for growth and community contribution.

Qualifications

• University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies or Health Sciences with postgraduate in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario or applicable associations.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Provide and assess recreation therapy activities.
• Develop and sustain a plan of care for residents.
• Ensure thorough evaluation of therapy services.

Skills

Recreation therapy activities

Assessment skills

Program development

Guidance and leadership

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 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 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 to establish importance and direction of therapeutic recreation intervention.
• Ensuring that thorough evaluation of assessments, intervention plans, program development and program delivery is consistently being completed to ensure the efficacy of recreation services.
• Guiding recreation therapy assistants ensuring proper documentation is completed MDS/RAI, Activity Pro; observes facilitation of activities, engages in reflective practice to ensure appropriate and thorough programming is taking place.
• Maintaining accurate and complete records of care delivered, documentation, 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). Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• Member in good standing with BC Therapeutic Recreation Association. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
• Be a registered Recreation Therapist (R/TRO) or in process of registration with TRO. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• 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. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

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.