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Recreation Therapist
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton —Hamilton, ON
- $33.99–$41.39 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
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Art Therapist
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton —Hamilton, ON
- $38.83–$54.77 an hour
- Temporary
- Master's degree
- Computer skills
- Hospital experience
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St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton —Hamilton, ON
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- 12 hour shift
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Registered Practical Nurse - F1
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton —Hamilton, ON
- $35.91–$39.02 an hour
- Night shift
- CPR Certification
- Data entry
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Recreation Therapist

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton -
Hamilton, ON

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Job details

Temporary | Full-time | Fixed term contract
$33.99–$41.39 an hour
2 days ago

Qualifications

Therapeutic Recreation
CPR Certification
Senior care
First Aid Certification
Computer skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Position Details

Job Number:

JR00814

Department:

Recreation Therapy RT Services

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), Satellite Health Facility (Hamilton Downtown)

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

17 months

Number of Positions:

Union:

OPSEU Local 206

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

$33.99 - $41.39

Schedule

Work Days:

Monday to Sunday, Weekends

Time of Day:

Days, Nights

Shift:

Hours -12, Rotating

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting:

Application Dates

Opening Date:

2026-07-14

Closing Date:

2026-07-21

Job Description

Position Summary:

The clinical role of the Recreation Therapist is to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate recreation and leisure programs and services relative to the identified needs of patients. Therapeutic Recreation, (TR) practice at SJHH are guided in part by the Leisure Ability Model (Peterson, Gunn, Stumbo). TR utilizes functional intervention, leisure education and recreation participation in a holistic approach to enable persons with physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and/or social limitations to acquire and/or maintain the skills, knowledge and behaviours that will allow them to reach their optimal level of functioning for recreation and leisure. The major functions of a Recreation Therapist are directly related to the adopted Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. The Recreation Therapist is also responsible for non-direct client activities.

Qualifications:
- Therapeutic Recreation Degree, (or post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation) OR Therapeutic Recreation Diploma
- Current/Maintained designation of registration with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (R/TRO) and/or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) designation through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
- First Aid, CPR, CPI, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) and/or CTI Community Worker Safety Strategies, as relevant to the client population and clinical setting.
- TRO member in good standing, maintained annually
- 1 year Related clinical experience in Therapeutic Recreation with specific client population and clinical setting preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to the values of Service, Responsible Stewardship, Community Responsiveness and Respect.
- Demonstrated commitment to the values of Service, Responsible Stewardship, Community Responsiveness and Respect.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with the various populations served.
- Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families.
- Gentle Persuasive Approach training is preferred.
- Knowledge of diagnosis specific to the client population and clinical setting.
- Familiarity with treatment medications and awareness of possible side effects relevant to client population which may impact Therapeutic Recreation interventions.
- Working familiarity of the provincial and federal legislation relevant to the client population and clinical setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to implement best practice strategies relevant to client population and clinical setting.
- Strong working knowledge of specific models of care related to population served and clinical setting.
- Effective interpersonal skills, rapport building, verbal and written communication skills for daily client and working relationships.
- Able to work under pressure, prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Adaptable, creative, innovative, and flexible.
- Willingness and ability to continue to improve professional competence and knowledge.
- Critical thinking skills for developing individualized treatment plans, resourcing, group and individual interventions
- Proficient computer skills for report writing, assessments etc.
- Acts as a preceptor to students and provides guidance and leadership to volunteers.

Reason for Opening:

This position is replacing an existing vacancy

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.

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