Program Therapist -Temporary Full-Time

The Wellington•Hamilton, ON

4h•Onsite

About The Position

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter™.’ We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for. The Program Therapist reports to the Programs Manager and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate programs, outings and events that meet the residents’ physical, social, emotional, intellectual, cognitive, spiritual and cultural needs.

Requirements

Has a post-secondary diploma or degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, gerontology or other related fields from an Ontario post-secondary institution
OR has a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate granted in another jurisdiction that, in the reasonable opinion of the licensee, is equivalent to the diploma, degree or certificate described above.
Or in the reasonable opinion of the Home, have the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience providing recreational and social activities to perform the duties required of this position.
Experience working with seniors, experience/training in GPA, PIECES and U FIRST
Modeling a person-centered living philosophy as well as embracing the Butterfly Model in the Home Areas
Experience planning, implementing and evaluating programs
Computer literate
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Knowledge of interRAI-MDS – AIS certified, if not must be completed successfully within one (1) year of being hired.
CPR and First Aid certifications
To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements
Two supervisory references required
Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to “stay up to date” with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer.

Nice To Haves

Second Language (Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, and Eastern European languages are an asset)

Responsibilities

Complete documentation and accurate records as required including: Program guides, participation tracking, monthly statistics, recreation assessment, Quarterly documentation, interRAI-MDS/CAPS , regular care plan updates based on residents’ status, progress notes and all assessments needed to determine residents' recreation and rehabilitation needs.
Plan and implement programs based on resident assessments, offering new, creative and innovative recreational programs to residents on an ongoing basis
Plan and implement special events, community-based programs and outings
Evaluate and make adaptations to programs as appropriate
Complete equipment assessments and ensure that residents have access to appropriate assistive devices as required (i.e. wheelchair, walker, magnifying devices.)
Participate in department meetings, home area meetings, and multidisciplinary care conferences.
Ensure effective communication and good human relations with residents, residents’ families, volunteers and staff
Ensures that posters, notices, and calendars are up to date, attractively displayed and accessible for residents to view and read.
Initiate media notices re: creative programming in conjunction with the Programs Manager
Develop and maintain community contacts and resources.
Work with different community-based agencies and groups to deliver programming to residents
Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and to understand which indicators are publicly reported.
Required to participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results.
Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory