Job Description

Job Title

: Recreation Therapist

Type

: Full-Time, Permanent (4 positions available)

Employee Group

: Non-Union

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, including weekends

Reports To

: Life Enrichment Manager


The Recreation Therapist is a part of the interdisciplinary team that responds to the needs of residents and their families throughout their time within the home. This position will work in accordance with all policies and procedures of the home, and follow the regulations outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Recreation Therapist is required to perform their duties in a manner that is consistent with the organization's mission, vision, and values.

Key Accountabilities:

Interacting with residents of the home to determine interests, abilities, and function and implement appropriate programming Provides and modifies social visits and activities in accordance with residents' mental and physical status Document recreation therapy care plan in resident's InfoAnywhere care plan and document case notes following interactions with a resident Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate individual rec therapy plans of care for residents Attending morning team gathering on in-house days to get or provide updates on residents and consult/collaborate with frontline nursing staff and spiritual care practitioner Participates in and facilitates legacy work with residents or their identified family members in collaboration with the frontline staff Facilitate final wish opportunities in collaboration with frontline staff as appropriate and feasible Provides guidance and opportunities for family interactions Develops and implement programming for community members consistent with LTC goals for community engagement Maintains monthly statistics for resident visits, activities, family engagement and reports to identified manager Participates as a member of LTC committees as required. Assists with the coordination of students, community agencies, entertainment, complementary therapies, and volunteer positions.

Qualifications:

Graduation from a degree or diploma program in Recreation and Leisure Leadership from a recognized College or University Experience in providing end of life care or experience with grief and bereavement either in LTC Minimum of 2 years experience working in long-term care Strong relationship-building skills Commitment to customer service excellence Effective in fast-paced, dynamic environments Exceptional organizational skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Excellent judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities Professionalism, tact, and diplomacy in all interactions Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays, as required

What We Offer:

Enrolment in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) 100% Employer-Paid Benefits Free Parking Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre Brantford recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, staff, and others from COVID-19. As such, subject to any verified medical exemption or accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, it will be a condition of employment that all new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre appreciates all responses. However, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre Brantford is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre Brantford is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, utilizing a collaborative approach in supporting persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, selection, hiring, and the ongoing employment life cycle. Upon individual request, the Health Centre will endeavor to remove any barrier to the employment lifecycle to accommodate those employees with disabilities. Should any employee require accommodation through the employment lifecycle, please contact Human Resources.