Who We Are:
St. Joseph’s Villa is one of Ontario’s largest and most innovative long term care homes. Located in historic downtown Dundas, we are proud to be the second largest organization in the St. Joseph’s Health System. Continuing the mission and legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, we are proud to serve our community. We offer a range of challenging, rewarding careers and advancement opportunities for dedicated professionals in a health care environment.
St. Joseph’s Villa Dundas is currently seeking a Full time Recreation Therapist to join our growing and dynamic team!
Every member of our team matters.
What We Offer:
- One-time fee ($10) for Membership to our on-site Staff Fitness Centre
- Educational Scholarships & Support for Career Advancement
- Recognition for Excellence through Annual Service Awards and Applause Awards
- Contributions to the HOOP Pension Plan
- Health and Wellness Benefits through Manulife Financial (eligibility & enrollment varies)
- St. Joseph Health System Employee Rewards/Discount Program
- Employee Celebrations through Spirit Committee, Staff Appreciation Week, Nurses Week etc.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Ensure programs and services within the Therapeutic Recreation Department are performed in accordance with the Mission Statement, Philosophy and Objectives of St. Joseph’s Villa and Ministry of Health Guidelines.
- Practice in accordance to Organizational and TR departmental policies and procedures.
- TR’s are to perform and implement under the Therapeutic Recreation Ontario, Standards of Practice.
- Ensure services are delivered in a manner keeping with the residents’ Bill of Rights and the Health Care Consent Act.
- Function as a co-operative member of the care teams for the delivery of effective, quality health care.
- Administer, analyze and interpret a comprehensive Therapeutic Recreation Assessment to permanent, and respite residents to ensure the opportunity to participate in purposeful recreation and leisure pursuits.
- Develop in collaboration with the Resident, care team and other relevant persons, goal oriented recreation interventions which take into account the impact of social, cultural, attitudinal and environmental influences on the Resident.
- Plan and implement programs that are appropriate, respectful and value individual diversity, seven days per week that includes weekends and evenings.
- Monitor and evaluate therapeutic recreation programs and services to ensure effective and efficient delivery, including the safety of residents, colleagues, volunteers and self.
- Utilize internal Villa resources and external community resources as necessary for the delivery of programs and services.
FORMAL EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Formal Education:
- Post-Secondary diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, Gerontology or other related field from a college or university, or be enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in these fields, or degree or certificate granted from another jurisdiction that may be equivalent
Other Knowledge, Skill and Experience:
- Desired membership with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) is preferred
- Knowledge in Gerontology, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia’s is preferred
- Knowledge of comprehensive assessment process and assessment tools is an asset
- Basic computer skills, Windows environment is an asset
- Experience in long-term care facility considered an asset
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
St. Joseph’s Villa is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key words: Recreation Therapist, Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic recreation, recreational therapist, Recreation and Leisure
Pay: From $23.62 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Experience:
- Therapeutic Recreation: 1 year (preferred)
- Long Term Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Recreation Therapy Diploma (preferred)
Work Location: In person
