Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate recreation and leisure programs and services relative to the identified needs of patients. Therapeutic Recreation,(TR) practice at SJHH is guided by the Leisure Ability Model (Peterson, Gunn, Stumbo). TR utilizes functional intervention, leisure education and recreation participation in a holistic approach to enable persons with physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and/or social limitations to acquire and/or maintain the skills, knowledge and behaviours that will allow them to reach their optimal level of functioning for recreation and leisure. The major functions of a Recreation Therapist are directly related to the adopted Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation & Leisure or Recreation Therapy program at the University or College level or Post-Graduate Certificate with a specialization in Therapeutic Recreation course content required
• Professional TRO member in good standing and working toward registration with TRO (R/TRO) required; current designation of R/TRO and/or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) designation with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) preferred
• Current First Aid, CPR, GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach), CPI, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and/or CTI Community Worker Safety Strategies are required specific to client population and clinical setting
• One year recent related clinical experience in Therapeutic Recreation on an acute inpatient setting as well as a rehabilitation or complex care inpatient setting required
• Demonstrated clinical practice consistent with TRO Standards of Practice and Code of Conduct
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing caseload demands in more than one unit/program required
• Recent knowledge and skill in working with the elderly, their family and caregivers
• Demonstrated knowledge of community leisure resources in the Hamilton and surrounding areas
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to implement best practice strategies relevant to client population and clinical setting
• Strong working knowledge of specific models of care related to population served and clinical setting
• Effective interpersonal skills, rapport building, verbal and written communication skills for daily client and working relationships
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Willingness and ability to continue to improve professional competence and knowledge
• Critical thinking skills for developing individualized treatment plans, resourcing, group and individual interventions
• Proficient computer skills for report writing, assessments, etc.

PLEASE NOTE
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.St. Joe\xe2\x80\x99s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other.

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