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Recreation Therapy Assistant (CAS)
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care —Penetanguishene, ON
- $27.95–$29.37 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- English
- Organizational skills
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Recreation Therapy Assistant (CAS)

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care -
Penetanguishene, ON

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Job details

Casual
$27.95–$29.37 an hour
9 days ago

Qualifications

Bilingual
French
Class F Licence
Post-secondary education
English
Organizational skills
Leadership
Class G Licence
Communication skills

Full job description

POSITION TITLE

Recreation Therapy Assistant

SHIFT TYPE

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays

DEPT/PROGRAM

Rehabilitation Services

JOB CLASS

Patient Care Assistant

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Casual

RATE OF PAY

$27.95 - $29.37 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

As needed

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

POSTING TYPE

Existing Vacancy

Open

POSTING DATE

July 8th, 2026

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

OPEN POSITIONS

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.

The Manager of Rehabilitation Services is currently seeking a Casual Recreation Therapy Assistant. The purpose of the position is to provide recreation services across all areas of Waypoint including Community, Regional and Provincial programs. Incumbents work under the direction of the Recreation Therapist (RT) to deliver recreation therapy services, assist in the delivery of participatory and goal oriented programs and services to meet the leisure related needs of patient/clients and contribute to the continuum of services.

For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Working under the direction of Recreation Therapists (RT), the RTA develops and facilitates participatory recreation programs and delivers recreation therapy services while considering the patients/client’s strengths and abilities.
Provides input, observations and reporting that will support the RT to conduct assessment, develop intervention plans or evaluate client’s progress in relation to the intervention plans.
Report leisure-related feedback to the RT from clients and/or caregiver(s) on a day-to-day basis as well the collection and input of pertinent program data.
Under the guidance of the RT, ensure that patient/client goals and intervention plans are addressed and communicate feedback from/about the client to the RT.
Maintain, deliver and account for recreation equipment as required and ensure than an up to date inventory in sustained.
Maintain recreation facilities such as recreation centres, fitness equipment, swimming pool, skating rink by performing minor maintenance tasks such as blowing snow and flooding the rink etc., cleaning and ensuring adequate levels of chemicals in the pool, providing regular maintenance of the bicycles etc.
Ensure the safety and security of staff, patients and the public, adhering to all policies, procedures and practices relative to the working environment, including maintaining an awareness of potential risks, clients/patients mental status and behaviors.
Support patients and clients when managing disruptive behaviours (CPI, etc.) and using discretion when handing out or assigning equipment.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Post-secondary education in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field is required.
Valid Class G Driver’s License is required, with a preference for a Class F Driver's License.
Registration with TRO as R/TRO DIP is preferred.
National Life Savings Certification is preferred.

Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to adapt readily to change and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
Eligible to participate in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

HOW DO I APPLY?

Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypointby close of business (4:00 pm)on July 18th, 2026 quoting Job ID WC26-166. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified. Waypoint does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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