Activation Therapist
Activation Therapist
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Job Description
Activation Therapist
Health Services Long Term Care
Status: 3 Regular Part Time Position
Salary Range: $31.99 $33.94 plus 14 in lieu of benefits and vaccation
Work mode: Onsite
Location: Peel Manor 525 Main Street N Brampton ON L6X 1N9
Hours of work: 32 hours biweekly. Every other weekend 10AM6PM every other Tuesday 12PM8PM and every other Friday 10AM6PM. Will not work Friday after or Tuesday prior if weekend has been worked.
Who we are:
Care. Compassion. Love. Respect.
The LongTerm Care Division requires staff to provide personcentered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver personcentered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.
What you will do in this Role:
Reporting to Supervisor Resident Support Services (or designate) you will assist the Activation Department to formulate implement evaluate and modify various individual and group therapeutic modalities which meet the restorative social emotional intellectual spiritual and physical needs of residents with responsivebehaviours
- Implement and conduct specialized programs that enhance selfesteem and selfworth i.e. reminiscing and current events
- Conduct assessments of residents recreation and leisure needs
- Coordinate and implement appropriate outreach services
- Assist the Rehabilitation Assistant to perform some restorative care programs/activities
- Maintain good relationships and effective communication with the residents staff volunteers and visitors
- Attend inservice education sessions staff meetings workshops etc. as directed by the Activation Services Supervisor
- Maintain appropriate records in accordance with the policies and procedures and legislated standards of the Centre
- Activation Therapist responsibilities as per job description
What the Role Requires:
- Post secondary diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure studies TherapeuticRecreation Kinesiology Gerontology or other related field from an Ontario post secondary institution or equivalent diploma degree in another jurisdiction
- A valid Class F license
- Must have a valid CPR/First Aid certification
- Computer skills are required
- Must possess teaching skills to convey techniques to guide residents and families
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision innovative with the ability to organize and assess programming
- Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties
- Availability to work a variety of shifts including days evenings weekends
- Food Handler Certification is required
- Smart Serve Certificate is required
- F class licence may be required (some locations)
Skills/Abilities:
- Must have organizational skills to prioritize work and coordinate scheduling with other members of the health care team
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents staff volunteers and visitors
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion through continuous development modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
- 14 in lieu of benefits
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources
Join usbe bold think big and help shape a better tomorrow.
Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed virtually.
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Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peels Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire:
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- TB Skin Testing
It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs of the above noted checks.
Ifthis opportunity matches your qualifications and experience please apply online.
About Us
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200000 businesses.
Were working to create a community that is safe inclusive and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6700 strong and since 1974 weve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services health programs longterm care and services for seniors child care support garbage collection and recycling waste water and water treatment road maintenance financial assistance and housing support.
Recognized by Canadas Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity practices inclusion recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.
Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact
Please be advised Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicants responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings interview dates) it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
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