Job Description

The Adult Recreation Therapy Centre is a not-for-profit community support service located in Brantford and Brant County. The ARTC Adult Day Program provides therapeutic and recreational programs and services of interest to meet the needs of older adults and adults with morbidities, including stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, frail, isolated, early stages of cognitive impairment and other chronic conditions associated with aging.
We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Full-Time, Permanent Recreation Therapist (37.5 hrs./wk.) to join our team at our Brantford location. As a Recreation Therapist, you will be responsible for researching, planning, and implementing therapeutic, recreational activities and programs for clients attending the day program. If you have a passion for improving the quality of life for older adults living within the community, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement therapeutic, recreational programs of client interest to promote physical, emotional, social, and cognitive well-being.
- Document progress and maintain accurate records of each individual's participation and attendance.

- Provide personal assistance to clients in need of additional support.

- Client Case Management - including goal setting, review, and navigation.
- Collaborate with staff, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to client care.
- Reporting statistics and progress on client attendance and participation ongoing.

-Supervise/mentor students and volunteers, providing feedback and evaluation.

- Additional Duties as delegated.

- Regular staff working hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:00pm, plus some weekend and evening availability.

- Eligibility for benefits upon successful completion of probationary period.

Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in Recreation Therapy or related field
- Experience and knowledge working with older adults and adults with morbidities
- Familiarity with medical terminology and understanding of various medical conditions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

-Current Vulnerable Sector Police Screening

- Current First Aid/CPR certified

-Computer Skills, including Microsoft Office Apps, Activity Pro, Zoom, EMHware (an asset)

- Leadership skills, strong organizational and time management skills

-Problem solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess situations and prioritize work

The ARTC is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We offer accommodations for applicants with disabilities in all aspects of our selection process. If you are contacted about this job opportunity, please let us know, prior to the interview if you require accommodations. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person