Recreation Therapy Assistant Certified | Temporary Full Time

Sienna Senior Living; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community located in York Region is seeking a Recreation Therapy Assistant to enhance residents' lives through engaging activities. This role requires a diploma or degree in Recreation/Leisure studies and at least 2 years in the Long Term Care sector. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about dementia programming and is willing to work flexible hours. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Long Term Care industry.
• Knowledge of programming needs for older adults diagnosed with dementia.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide recreation and leisure activities, including outings for residents.
• Contribute to and sustain personalized care plans for residents.
• Assist in planning activity calendars for each resident area's preferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Therapeutic recreation knowledge

Flexible working hours

Education

Diploma or degree in Recreation/Leisure studies

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 Therapy Assistant is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

Typical Day Responsibilities

• Providing for recreation and leisure activities including outings in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, and resident plan of care within the scope of practice.
• Contributing to and sustains a plan of care to meet residents’ assessed need.
• Assisting in planning for assigned resident area activity calendars in accordance with the care plan goals and preferences of the residents of each Care community.
• Identifying and encouraging opportunities for residents to share special skills or knowledge with others, inside and outside of the residence.
• Identifying appropriate therapeutic recreation goals and interventions on the care plans of identified residents.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves

• Diploma or degree in Recreation/Leisure studies, Therapeutic Recreation from a recognized college or university.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Long Term Care industry.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of programming needs for older adults diagnosed with dementia.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• 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.