Job Description

Position Information

Posting Number:

ROM25-243E

Title:

Recreation Therapist II (TPT 0.4 FTE) Jobshare

Position Status:

Temporary Part-time Job Share

FTE:

0.4

Job Schedule:

Days/Evenings/Weekends

Department:

Long Term Care

Union:

OPSEU Local 479

Site:

Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

About The Royal

As one of Canada's foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Duties:

Implement and coordinate all therapeutic recreation programs within the facility under the direction of the Manager of Resident and Family Services and Recreation Therapy Develop goals and objectives for the provision of recreation and leisure services Develop therapeutic recreation programs and services in response to residents' needs, expressed interests and/or based on best-practices Provide programming and services on days, evenings, weekends Ensure that program planning includes written goals and objectives, a description of the staff and space requirements necessary to implement the activity Develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to recreation and leisure programs and services Manage equipment resources Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities Provide opportunities for each resident to plan, initiate, facilitate and participate in his/her own recreation, leisure and educational opportunities within the facility and community Research recreational and leisure opportunities that are suitable for residents with dementia and those with stable mental illness Co-ordinate recreation services with other internal and external services and/or community agencies Work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team and family members Supervise student placements and volunteers Facilitate and implement quality management and risk management activities for the department Complete initial assessments, quarterly reports and annual reports in accordance with the MOHLTC Standards, and TRO Standards of Practice Develop a recreation plan for each individual resident in accordance with their needs, skills, and functioning level Assist the Manager of Resident and Family Services and Recreation Therapy in supporting and facilitating the Resident's Council Ensure that information about recreation, programs and services are readily available to residents, their representatives, and families Ensure that assistance or adaptations are provided to facilitate residents participation in activities they wish to attend Ensure that small group activities and individualized activities are provided for those residents not interested or able to participate in large group programs Provide outings and activities outside of the facility Participate as an active member of the Royal Recreation Therapy Discipline, reporting to the Chief of OT and Allied Health Professional Practice with regard to professional issues and standards Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the Royal. Ensure a work environment that is conducive to the Royal's Anti-Racism, Harassment, & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies or an Allied Health Degree with a post-grad Therapeutic Recreation diploma will be considered. Experience working with residents who suffer from a severe and persistent mental illness Knowledge of the impact of diagnosis on leisure functioning Knowledge and proficiency with RAI-MDS/RAPS/Care plans. Ability to develop, plan and lead a variety of recreation therapy, leisure education and participation programs that are client-centered, evidence-based and outcome oriented Experience conducting leisure assessments, developing and delivering therapeutic programs, evaluation of programs and services, documenting to reflect client-centered outcomes and progress, and facilitating links with the community Flexibility in work schedule; day & evening hours and weekends as required Must complete RAI-MH training upon hire. Input into the RAI-MH system is required on an ongoing basis. Maintain workload measurement and data collection (i.e. RAI-MH) as required and input into the workload measurement system on a regular basis. Experience working in a Long Term Care Facility is an asset Membership with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario is an asset Class F license is an asset. English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.

Salary Range:

45.45 to 54.10 per hour

Additional Information

All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications. The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment. * The Royal is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.