STUDENT - Therapeutic Recreation Helper

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Northwestern Ontario is looking for a participant to assist in therapeutic recreation programs for residents. The role involves supporting the Therapeutic Recreationist and providing individualized programming to residents while ensuring their well-being. Candidates must be secondary school graduates with some college experience in therapy or recreation. Effective communication, customer service skills, and a compassionate approach to elderly care are essential. Applications should be submitted by the specified deadline.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least the first year of relevant college or university program.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• A genuine interest and understanding of the needs of the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Assist Therapeutic Recreationist with activities.
• Provide meaningful programming to residents.
• Assist with porting residents to and from recreation programs.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Understanding of elderly needs

Education

Secondary school graduate

First year of Recreation Therapy, Gerontology, or Outdoor Recreation

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor and the direction of the Therapeutic Recreationist on duty, participates in the facilitation programs and activities for the residents.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Therapeutic Recreationist with activities.
• Assist with porting residents to and from recreation programs.
• Provide meaningful, purposeful, individualized programming to residents.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Must be a secondary school graduate and have completed at a minimum of the first year of the Recreation Therapy, Gerontology or Outdoor Recreation at college or university and continue to be enrolled in either of these programs.

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work well with the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and written.
• Must have superior customer service skills, with the ability to deal with the public and staff in a courteous and tactful manner.
• A genuine interest and understanding of the needs of the elderly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to push wheelchairs and stand for 1 hour.
• Must be able to assist ambulatory residents to sit and stand.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC).
• Must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at point of conditional offer
• Must have successfully undergone a “two step” tuberculosis skin test.
• Successful completion of the Safe Food Handler training program as mandated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

GENERAL INFORMATION

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

NOTE ON SUMMER STUDENT

If you are offered a position as a summer student, you will be required to show proof of completing a full-time/part-time academic year (September to April) in 2024/2025 at a school, college, university or other educational institution. You may also be required to show proof of validity of your driver’s licence, professional licences, and/or education when such certification constitutes a job requirement or corporate program requirement.