
Recreation Therapist BSO | Permanent Full Time
- Mississauga, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Providing and assessing for recreation therapy activities including outings in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, and resident plan of care and within the scope of practice.
- Developing and sustaining a plan of care to meet residents’ assessed needs based on individual strengths, needs and interest of residents.
- Communicates and promotes the activities of the department to residents, team members, families, volunteers and the community to encourage collaborative participation in programs.
- Ensuring that thorough evaluation of assessments, intervention plans, program development and program delivery is consistently being completed to ensure the efficacy of recreation services.
- Identifies department learning needs and makes provisions for appropriate education and continuing team member development.
- Participates in the recruitment, selection, orientation, development and performance management of Recreation Department team members.
- Ongoing professional development both personally and professionally in relation to therapeutic recreation and staying current with the trends in the industry
- Guiding recreation therapy assistants to ensure proper documentation is completed (e.g., MDS/RAI, Activity Pro). Observes facilitation of activities, engages in reflective practice to ensure appropriate and thorough programming is taking place.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of care delivered, including program development and program delivery.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
- University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies, and/or a degree in Health Sciences with a post graduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation, from a recognized University or equivalent education and experience.
- Member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO).
- Be a registered Recreation Therapist (R/TRO) or in process of registration with TRO.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with seniors.
- Qualifications must meet definition under MDS-RAI guidelines.
- All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check.