Recreationist - Therapeutic Recreation Services

• Works with the Apotex Therapeutic Recreation and Culture & Arts teams to develop and execute therapeutic programs
• Completes documentation as required
• Attends interprofessional team meetings
• Interviews, orients, supervises and sets expectations with volunteers
• Contributes to interprofessional team and therapeutic recreation professional development
• Coordinates services with other staff/departments
• Develops and maintains inventory of program supplies

• Completion of a two (2) year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or equivalent required
• At least 1 year experience in a Recreationist role or equivalent required
• Member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (‘TRO’) or Activity Professionals of Ontario (‘APO’) preferred
• Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating creative recreation preferred
• Experience in supervision of volunteers preferred
• Experience with a geriatric population with multiple medical conditions and/or cognitive impairment preferred
• Knowledge of community resources an asset
• Knowledge of Jewish culture, Holy Days and festivals are an asset
• Second language an asset, i.e. Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian or Hungarian
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel

• Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in the extended health and dental benefit plan
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

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