Activation Therapist - Davis Centre LTC
About The Position
Join our diverse team and be part of our vision. Think big. Channel your creativity. Make a difference. At Peel Region, we can create lasting impact, together. This role is within the Health Services – Long Term Care division and requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.
Requirements
- Post secondary diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, Gerontology or other related field from an Ontario post secondary institution, or equivalent diploma, degree in another jurisdiction.
- A valid Class F license may be required.
- Must have a valid CPR/First Aid certification.
- Computer skills are required.
- Must possess teaching skills to convey techniques to guide residents and families.
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision, innovative, with the ability to organize and assess programming.
- Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties.
- Availability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends.
- Food Handler Certification is required.
- Smart Serve Certificate is required.
- Must have organizational skills to prioritize work and coordinate scheduling with other members of the health care team.
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, volunteers and visitors.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Activation Department to formulate, implement, evaluate and modify various individual and group therapeutic modalities which meet the restorative, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical needs of residents with responsive behaviours.
- Implement and conduct specialized programs that enhance self-esteem and self-worth, i.e., reminiscing and current events.
- Conduct assessments of residents’ recreation and leisure needs.
- Coordinate and implement appropriate outreach services.
- Assist the Rehabilitation Assistant to perform some restorative care programs/activities.
- Maintain good relationships and effective communication with the residents, staff, volunteers and visitors.
- Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc. as directed by the Activation Services Supervisor.
- Maintain appropriate records in accordance with the policies and procedures and legislated standards of the Centre.
- Activation Therapist responsibilities as per job description.
Benefits
- 14% in lieu of benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
