Program Therapist - Full Time

Ina Grafton Gage Home; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors through engaging recreational activities. As a Recreation Aide/Program Therapist, you will play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of residents by implementing person-centered care and meaningful programs. This position offers the chance to make genuine connections with individuals, ensuring their emotional and physical needs are met with sensitivity. You will thrive in an environment that values kindness and personal growth, making a positive impact on the lives of those in your care. If you are passionate about fostering a culture of kindness and have the skills to lead engaging programs, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Support for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in recreation or related fields is required.
• Experience with seniors and program planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing recreation activities for residents.
• Evaluate resident needs and promote emotional well-being.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Empathy

Program Development

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies

Experience working with seniors

CPR and First Aid qualifications

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

IGGH
Ina Grafton Gage Home
40 Bell Estate Road
Scarborough, ON M1L0E2, CAN

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

Recreation Aide/Program Therapist reports to the Recreation Manager and is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident well-being while focusing on emotion-based person-centered care by implementing high-quality activities in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Recreation Manager in calendar planning and program development of recreation activities designed to meet individual needs and interests, according to established standards.
• Implementation and evaluation of resident’s levels of dementia.
• Mental health and younger population programming leadership skills.
• Willingness to make meaningful connections with residents.
• Know how to and demonstrate evidence of increasing an individual's well-being and meeting residents where they are at.
• Organize supplies and equipment as needed.
• Set up program area as needed.
• Keep attendance and document Resident participation in activities.
• Encourage Residents to attend programs.
• Assist residents to and from programs.
• Meet an individual’s physical and personal care needs to a high-quality standard and with sensitivity.
• Any and all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Has a post-secondary diploma or degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, gerontology or other related fields from an Ontario post-secondary institution.
• OR has a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate granted in another jurisdiction that, in the reasonable opinion of the licensee, is equivalent to the diploma, degree or certificate described above.
• Experience working with seniors, experience/training on GPA, PIECES and U FIRST as well as the statements from Butterfly.
• Experience planning, implementing and evaluating programs.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of RAI-MDS – AIS certified, if not must be completed successfully within one (1) year of being hired.
• Second Language (Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, and Eastern European languages are an asset).
• CPR and First Aid qualifications.
• To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
• To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
• As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements.
• Two supervisory references required.
• Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to “stay up to date” with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages.
• Support for personal and professional growth.

We appreciate all applicants' interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.