Recreation Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities

LEISURE WELL-BEING & PROGRAMS

• Plan, schedule, and effectively facilitate programs at HMLTC ranging from small to large groups, and during special events to meet the needs of the resident;
• Establishes appropriate recreational goals and interventions for resident’s care plan;
• Collaborate with other health care professionals, students and volunteers to assist the residents in reaching their goals;
• Responsible for facilitating recreation related assessments;
• Assist with coordinating and communicating programs, purchase supplies, decorate, set up, oversee, assist residents, clean up, document, and evaluate programs;
• Assist with educating, training and supervising students and volunteers who contribute to recreation-related activities;
• Assist with creating and updating programs plans within ActivityPro;
• Assess and evaluate relevant recreation therapy research to ensure programs at Humber Meadows remain innovative and evidence-based;
• Follows all established policies and procedures, including site-specific recreation therapy policies;
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records of the plan of care provided;
• Support families and team members in understanding the importance of Resident choices in relation to recreation and leisure education and participation;
• Assist with administrative tasks and projects as required;
• Other duties as assigned.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Works effectively and efficiently with team members, including Director of Resident Programs, volunteers, students to ensure the highest level of care is provided to residents;
• Maintains positive working relationships with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC);
• Contributes to the adoption of procedures and systems to ensure continued compliance with all applicable standards;
• Participates in all Quality and Risk management program related to recreation activities
• Contribute to a culture of relationship-based care by improving safety, quality, resident and staff satisfaction within HMLTCH.
• Incorporate numerous essential components and, using recognized approaches and resources, develops and nurtures leadership, staff, families, and care partners to be person-centered and relationship-focused.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• To provide exceptional service at all times to employees, residents, families, stakeholders and the general public;
• Ensures continued promotion and adherence to the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity;
• Ensures positive professional relationships are built and maintained with all stakeholders, residents and team members who enter HMLTC.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person