Senior Living Recreation Therapist — Inspire Wellness

Sienna Senior Living; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment equity

Accommodations available

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living’s Norfinch Community in North York, ON is seeking a Recreation Therapist for a temporary full-time days role. You will assess residents, plan and deliver recreation therapy activities, and document care in accordance with MDS-RAI guidelines.

Requirements include a university degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies (or Health Sciences with Therapeutic Recreation), TRO/RTRO registration, and at least 3 years of experience with seniors.

Qualifications

• University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies or Health Sciences with Therapeutic Recreation
• Membership in good standing with TRO (Ontario) or BC Therapeutic Recreation Association
• Registered Recreation Therapist (R/TRO) or in process of registration with TRO
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with seniors
• Meet MDS-RAI guidelines definition
• Pass Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check

Responsibilities

• Providing and assessing recreation therapy activities including outings per policy and resident plan of care
• Developing and sustaining a plan of care to meet residents’ needs
• Ensuring thorough evaluation of assessments and program delivery for efficacy of recreation services
• Guiding recreation therapy assistants with proper documentation (MDS/RAI, Activity Pro)
• Maintaining accurate records of care and program delivery
• Performing other duties as assigned

Skills

Recreation therapy

Documentation

Assessment planning

Senior care experience

Education

Recreation/Leisure degree

Tools

MDS-RAI guidelines

Job description

Sienna Senior Living’s Norfinch Community in North York, ON is seeking a Recreation Therapist for a temporary full-time days role. You will assess residents, plan and deliver recreation therapy activities, and document care in accordance with MDS-RAI guidelines.

Requirements include a university degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies (or Health Sciences with Therapeutic Recreation), TRO/RTRO registration, and at least 3 years of experience with seniors.