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Recreation Therapist
CANES Community Care —Etobicoke, ON
- $52,000–$70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPR Certification
- Administrative experience
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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7d
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (General & Cardiac) - FT/PT - Signing Bonus - Relocate to Wetaskiwin
Guardian Radiology —Alberta
- From $52 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Management
- BLS Certification
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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8d
Pharmacist
Picford Apothecary Limited —Moncton, NB
- $60.00–$62.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Medication administration
- Doctoral degree
- Store discount
- Disability insurance
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Occupational Therapist
Nisga Valley Health Authority —Aiyansh, BC
- Up to $119,000 a year
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Patient care
- Relocation assistance
- Dental care
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Occupational Therapist
Nisga Valley Health Authority —Aiyansh, BC
- Up to $119,000 a year
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Patient care
- Relocation assistance
- Dental care
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18h
Youth Care Worker
Nightwind Treatment Centre —Rochester, AB
- From $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
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Recreation Therapy Aide (Casual)
The Brenda Strafford Foundation Ltd. —Calgary, AB
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Recreation and Leisure Aide
Golden Dawn Senior Citizen Home —Lions Head, ON
- $20.73–$21.67 an hour
- In-person
- Life insurance
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Activities Coordinator
Anishnabe Long-Term Care Centre —Notre-dame-du-nord, QC
- From $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- English
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7d
Recreation Manager
Optima Living —Victoria, BC
- $55,000–$58,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
8d
Social Worker - Bilingual (English/French)
Ministry of the Solicitor General —Monteith, ON
- $1,352.75–$1,717.58 a week
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- English
- Master's degree
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
17h
Youth Development Worker - Positive Youth Development Program
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre —Langley, BC
- $4,400–$5,500 a month
- 8 hour shift
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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11d
Temporary Director of Care - Full-time to Part-Time Job Share
Maplewood Care Society —Abbotsford, BC
- $108,120–$155,423 a year
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner-Full Time Permanent
Grand River Community Health Centre —Brantford, ON
- $56.97–$68.67 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Master's degree
- Patient care
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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5d
Recreation Manager
Optima Living —Victoria, BC
- $55,000–$58,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
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4d
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Part-Time
The Safehaven Project for Community Living —Toronto, ON
- 12 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Program Manager
Blossom Group —Minesing, ON
- $68,000–$77,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Master's degree
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Full-time Recreation Manager (PV3447)
ProVita Care Management —Nanaimo, BC
- $77,800 a year
- Immediate opening
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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13d
Physiotherapist
Niagara Children's Centre —St. Catharines, ON
- $42.59–$50.16 an hour
- Immediate opening
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance program
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Temporary Recreation Therapy Assistant (vehicle required)
Excel Society —Edmonton, AB
- $19–$20 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- English
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Recreation Therapist

CANES Community Care -
Etobicoke, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$52,000–$70,000 a year
7 days ago

Qualifications

Therapeutic Recreation
Dementia care
CPR Certification
Assisted living
Food Handler Certification
Post-secondary education
Administrative experience
Senior care
First Aid Certification
Communication skills

Full job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for social, recreational, and exercise programming and provides expertise and training to staff on appropriate recreational, social, and exercise techniques to improve the quality of life for older adults.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in creating and maintaining engaging spaces/environments in the home that support meaningful client activity and participation.
Plan and implement creative and innovative program activities that meet client needs and are reflective of client choice and strengths.
Develop, plan, promote, implement, monitor, and evaluate programs, which includes special events.
Observes, reports and documents as required, any changes in the client's ability to participate in activities, updating plan of care as appropriate.
Supports all departments in their efforts to foster client engagement in meaningful ways.
Assess the physical, recreational, and social needs of clients, and adapt and adjust programming to meet clients’ needs.
Assess and actively encourage client engagement and socialization during programming.
Participates in the on-going evaluation and improvement of the recreation program/activities and related quality improvement processes.
Safely assist clients who use wheelchairs or who need assistance with transfers by following proper body mechanics and safe transfer techniques.
Follow safe procedures and help provide a safe, clean environment for clients, self and other staff including following Infection Prevention and Control and Cleaning and Disinfecting procedures.
Maintain all records/documentation requirements.
Participate in program evaluation, risk management and quality improvement initiatives.
Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Post secondary education in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation or other related field from a community college or university or equivalent experience and education in related field
Minimum two (2) years of experience preferred
Knowledge of dementia and skill in problem solving and providing a gentle persuasive approach to care.
Experience in developing and facilitating group and 1:1 programming for older adults
Experience working with older adults, persons with cognitive and / or behavioural considerations or complex health conditions.
Familiarity with community resources and demonstrated ability to work well with community partners
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of an interprofessional team
Ability to exercise sound judgment, flexibility and to work as part of a team.
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate is required
Knowledge of legislative requirements including the Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and Human Rights is an asset
Food Handler’s Certificate an asset.
Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Must have the physical capabilities which are compatible with walking short/long distances, walking bend/kneel/push/pull/lift/re-arrange furniture and activity equipment up to 50lbs.
Some assistance with client transfers may be required while adhering to proper body mechanics and safe transfer techniques.
Safely assisting clients who use mobility aids/devices including walkers, wheelchairs
Ability to perform physical requirements of the job
This will be a hybrid position

CANES Community Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and strive to attract, develop, and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require any accommodations, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match

Application question(s):

Do you have experience working seniors with Dementia and using Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA®)?
Do you have access to a vehicle? This role will be required to visit sites in the community.
What are your salary expectations?

Experience:

Recreation Therapist: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Etobicoke, ON M9W 6L2

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