Recreation Therapy Assistant - Perm Part Time Days

Sienna Senior Living; Brampton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living seeks a Recreation Therapy Assistant for Woodhall Park Community in Brampton. The role supports residents through recreation and leisure activities, contributing to care plans and quality of life.

Responsibilities include planning activity calendars, facilitating outings, and identifying opportunities for residents to share skills. The position requires a diploma in Recreation/Leisure or Therapeutic Recreation, and at least two years in long-term care.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Recreation/Leisure studies, Therapeutic Recreation.
• 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 pass the Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide recreation and leisure activities including outings per policy, orders, and care plan.
• Contribute to and sustain a plan of care to meet residents’ assessed needs.
• Assist in planning activity calendars aligned with care goals and resident preferences.
• Identify opportunities for residents to share skills with others inside/outside the residence.
• Identify appropriate therapeutic recreation goals and interventions on care plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Dementia programming

Education

Diploma/degree in Recreation/Leisure studies or Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Recreation Therapy Assistant

Woodhall Park Community - Brampton

Starting Rate: - $23.24 - $25.87 (as per collective agreement)

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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.

As a Recreation Therapy Assistant your typical day will impact in the following ways:

• 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.

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.