Recreation Therapy Assistant Certified - Temporary Full Time

Sienna Senior Living; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare facility as a Recreation Therapy Assistant. This full-time role is essential in enhancing the lives of residents through recreational activities and personal engagement. Ideal candidates will have a background in Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation, and a passion for working with older adults, particularly those diagnosed with dementia. Flexibility and strong communication skills are key to succeeding in this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a long-term care setting.
• Knowledge of programming needs for older adults diagnosed with dementia.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide for recreation and leisure activities based on established policies.
• Assist in planning and sustaining activity calendars for residents.
• Identify therapeutic goals and interventions for assigned residents.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Recreation Planning

Education

Diploma or degree in Recreation/Leisure studies

Therapeutic Recreation from a recognized college or university

Job description

Recreation Therapy Assistant Certified - Temporary Full Time

Job Category: Individual Contributors

Requisition Number: RECRE066267

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• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Bradford Valley Community
2656 6th Line
Bradford, ON L3Z2A4, CAN

Description

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.