Recreation Therapy Assistant – Acute Medicine Surge 1B – Part Time

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Sault Ste. Marie is seeking an Activity Aide to join their interdisciplinary team. The role involves delivering activity programs for various patient populations, collaborating with therapists, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should possess a degree in Recreation and Leisure studies and relevant experience, particularly with elderly patients. This position offers an opportunity to contribute positively to patient care and service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a related field.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with the elderly and patients with Dementia.
• Experience in rehabilitation services.

Responsibilities

• Provide activity programs and services under the direction of the full-time Activity Therapist(s).
• Assist in the planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of activities for patients.
• Engage in annual self-evaluation and performance development process.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Recreation and Leisure studies

Current BCLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties

• Be an active member of the interdisciplinary team. Attend family meetings as necessary to provide information and input into individual client and group programs.
• Provide activity programs and services under the direction of the full time Activity Therapist(s)
• Assist in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of appropriate activities for the various patient populations within the Rehab and Complex Continuing Care Programs.
• Collaborate and communicate with the Activity Therapists on all levels of programming and identify any opportunities for improvement.
• Compliance with legislative, organizational and departmental regulations, standards and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control.
• Record and input statistical data into the Infomed System and Communicate with MDS office.
• Meet with new admissions to advise them of the programs and services offered. Refer to the monthly activity calendar.
• Responsible for personal development and skill building.
• Responsible to maintain current status with all unit communication, education and information.
• Engage in the annual self-evaluation and performance development process.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Recreation and Leisure studies or related field.
• Current BCLS certification.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in a related field.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with the elderly and patients with Dementia.
• Experience in rehabilitation services.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Ability

• Proficiency in Microsoft office computer applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Ability to work independently to achieve the expected outcomes.
• Demonstrated concern and interest in providing quality care and service for patients.
• Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the SAH Employee Standards of Performance.
  
  

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.