Recreation Therapy Assistant, Central Recreation
Recreation Therapy Assistant, Central Recreation
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Job Description
At Sinai Health we care create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for an experienced Recreation Therapy Assistantto support our Central Recreationdepartment.
Job Type: Temporary Full Time
Job Outline:
The Recreation Therapy Assistant is primarily responsible for supporting the Recreation Therapists in the direct provision of recreational opportunities for patients on rehabilitation or complex care units. Being a member of the Interprofessional team the Recreation Therapy Assistant will be responsible for implementing individual functional intervention plans therapy groups and/or special events in collaboration with other health care professionals volunteers and learners
Hours: Evening or weekend shifts may be required
Education & Qualifications:
- Completion of Diploma in a recognized Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation & Leisure program
- Experience working with individuals with varied medical diagnoses and both physical and/or cognitive impairments in a Therapeutic Recreation setting
- Experience in Rehab/CCC/Palliative Care an asset
- Demonstrates a commitment to client centred care and possesses an attitude of respect and sensitivity towards clients with varied backgrounds abilities and education status
- Demonstrated excellence in communication both written and verbal
- Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative team member
- Current registration statuswith TRO and/or membership with Therapeutic Recreation Professional Association preferred
- A basic understanding of medical terminology and proceduresrequired
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required
- Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history required
Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials completion of a health review and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department who will review and assess.
Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital community and home focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care surgery and oncology urgent and critical care and womens and infants health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.
As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples racialized people disabled people/people with disabilities women and members of 2SLGBTQIA communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process please contact ext. 7050 or email .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Temp
