Therapeutic Recreation Aide, Mount Hope - Recreation

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London, Mount Hope; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in London, Ontario is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Aide to support residents and develop engaging therapeutic programs. Responsibilities include monitoring resident engagement and evaluating activities. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in therapeutic recreation, long term care experience, and excellent communication skills. Flexibility is required for weekend and evening hours, and a police record check will be mandatory. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

Qualifications

• Long term care experience is essential.
• Smart serve certificate is required.
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in healthcare compliance with OHSA.

Responsibilities

• Support residents at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care.
• Develop therapeutic recreation programs with a resident-centered approach.
• Monitor and document resident engagement and evaluate activities offered.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of computer systems (Microsoft Office, Outlook)

Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team

Education

Diploma in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related health field

Job description

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Therapeutic Recreation Aide, Mount Hope - Recreation - 1 position

Mount Hope - Recreation Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care - London, ON Temporary Full Time Salary Range: $29.11 - $34.23 /hour

This is a temporary full-time position that is expected to extend until January 30, 2027, and is subject to the availability of work. The Therapeutic Recreation Aide (TRA) will work as part of the Therapeutic Recreation team to support the residents of Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care. Reporting to the Coordinator of Therapeutic Programs, and under the supervision of the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS). In this role, TRA is responsible for developing meaningful and authentic therapeutic recreation programs with a resident centered approach. TRA will be responsible for monitoring and documenting resident engagement, achievement of defined clinical outcomes, and evaluating activities offered. This role requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Flexibility is required to be available for weekend and evening hours in order to meet the program needs.

Essential Qualifications

• Diploma in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation or other related field


• Long term care experience


• Smart serve certificate


• Food and Handler's certificate


• Class F License or ability to obtain within the probationary period


• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA


• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with a variety of medical conditions and a variety of ages


• Previous experience working with volunteers


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills


• Knowledge of computer systems (Microsoft Office, Outlook)


• Ability to work independently as well as in an interdisciplinary team setting


• Knowledge of the Leisure Well Being Model


• A police record check completed within the last six (6) months from a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC), inclusive of vulnerable sector screening, will be required of the successful candidate

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset


• Bachelor's Degree within Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure or related health field with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation


• Health care setting experience


• Member in Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)

Teaching and Research

• St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.


• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

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