Recreation Therapist

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Perley Health is a unique and innovative community that empowers Seniors and Veterans to live life to the fullest. Home to more than 600 Seniors and Veterans in long-term care and in independent apartments, Perley Health provides a growing number of clinical, therapeutic and recreational services to residents, tenants and people from across the region.

One of the largest and most progressive long-term care homes in Ontario, Perley Health is also a centre for research, education, and clinical innovation. Our Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care conducts and shares the practical research needed to improve care. Future caregivers come here to study and to acquire hands-on skills and experience.

PerleyHealth's values are brought to life each day by our over 800 employees. And more than 400 regular volunteers connect us closely with the community. Together, we improve the well-being of Canada's aging population.

We are embarking on a multi-year growth strategy, and are seeking an experienced

Recreation Therapist

Full-Time

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager, Therapeutic Recreation & Creative Arts, you will have shared responsibility for the organization of the Recreation/Creative Arts Program including resident care, planning and evaluation.  Providing therapeutic recreation programs that support our long-term care residents to maintain their skills and participate in activities that are life enhancing and meaningful.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide consistent, ongoing leadership and supervision of the day-to-day operation of the Recreation and Creative Arts Team, which includes Recreation Programmers, Rehabilitation Assistants, Horticulture Therapist, Musicians, Artists and Music Therapists, students and volunteers.
  • This position requires a variety shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Diploma with formal training in Recreation Therapy from a recognized College or University
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in long-term care including relevant management or supervisory experience preferred
  • Strong leadership skills and advanced knowledge of the aging process and dementia
  • Commitment to a multi-disciplinary team and a person-centered approach working with residents, patients, staff, families and volunteers
  • Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the capacity for both self-direction and collaboration within a team framework
  • Excellent writing, time management, resource management and computer skills required
  • Membership professional association such as Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) or Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA)
  • Current Food Handlers Certificate

Please forward your resume and cover letter, outlining your background and experience with each key responsibility to be considered for the role.

We thank all candidates for applying; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

For candidates selected for consideration, Perley Health, upon request, will make reasonable accommodation for any disability-related needs with respect to the recruitment process and materials.

Application Form

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