Therapeutic Recreationist

Job title: Therapeutic Recreationist

Job description: Company Description

We are a private, non-profit organization committed to providing top quality accommodations and care to senior citizens. We offer a variety of living arrangements to fit the needs of our residents including, long term care, supportive housing apartments, and wellness suites. We also have a strong mandate to meet their social, physical, health and spiritual needs.

We pride ourselves on our ability to really live our Mission of Excellence, Love and Dignity, both with residents and staff. We provide a work environment where teamwork, staff involvement and personal development are essential for success. Our staff, leadership, and Board are progressive thinkers and supportive of each other. We offer competitive benefits, excellent challenges, and opportunities.

Our Mission: To provide with excellence, love, and dignity a full continuum of affordable housing and services to senior citizens. We serve seniors who wish to live in a community of Christian faith.

Job Description

Job Posting # 2179
Radiant Care Tabor Manor
Therapeutic Recreationist
Part-Time, Temporary
Hourly Wage Range: $20.08 – $21.87

General
A forty-five (45) hour per pay period, Part-Time Temporary Therapeutic Recreationist position is being offered in the Radiant Care Tabor Manor Therapeutic Recreation department. The start date of this position is to be determined.

Scheduled Shifts
Line 5.2.1 Therapeutic Rec Staff FTE: 0.6000

Week #1
Sunday D 08:00-16:00

Wednesday A- 11:00-19:00

Friday A- 11:00-19:00

Week #2
Monday A- 11:00-19:00

Wednesday A- 11:00-19:00

Friday A- 11:00-19:00

Week #3
Monday A- 11:00-19:00

Wednesday A- 11:00-19:00

Saturday D 08:00-16:00

Qualifications

Qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to,

• Training and education in recreation/leisure services, Therapeutic Recreation, or Kinesiology from a recognized community college or university as per Ministry of Health standards
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel
• Experience in recreation programming and planning
• Montessori training or knowledge of Montessori approaches/theories would be an asset

Eligibility and Selection Criteria
This posting has been posted within Radiant Care Tabor Manor and externally. Internal applicants will be given priority based on seniority. External candidate selection will be made based on interviews. While we thank each applicant for applying, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

Duties and Responsibilities

Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to,

• Assists in identifying and assessing the resident’s needs and developing activities and programs in collaboration with the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor
• Encourages and records resident participation in programs
• Assist with the creation of monthly activity calendars
• Attend team conferences, as required
• Ability to coordinate volunteers to compliment programs, as required
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve program objectives
• Participates in multi-disciplinary Resident Care Plan meetings to discuss resident response to programs, new admissions, special issues, and new goals
• To establish and maintain a close liaison with all departments, volunteers, families and participants in a team effort to provide total care for the resident
• Maintains clinical documentation and records
• Requisitions supplies and services for program activities
• Other duties as assigned

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available for full-time and part-time employees
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching employer contribution
• Paid sick days for full-time and part-time employees
• Paid Orientation
• Flexible Scheduling for Casual employees
• Free onsite parking
• Training in Montessori Methods for Dementia Care (Staging environments & engaging residents in meaningful and purposeful activity to enhance the quality of life)
• Affordable access to our Fitness & Wellness Centre
• Paid Covid-19 Vaccination
• Full-time, part-time and casual positions
• Excellent work environment
• Our staff, leadership, and Board are progressive and supportive

For more information about our home, please visit our website at: www.radiantcare.net

Radiant Care is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during any aspect of the selection process, please let Human Resources know by phone at (905) 934-2548. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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