Recreation Therapist, Masters & Oasis

Homewood Health Centre•Guelph, ON

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning. As a Recreation Therapist, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy
CPR Certification is required
Registration (R/TRO) OR Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required within 1 year of hire
Comfortable with public speaking and large group facilitation
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Awareness and acknowledgement of the value of using measurement-based care when supporting patients/clients to help guide clinical decision making
Ability to use a continuum of Recreation Therapy Interventions for group facilitation
Excellent assessment and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong organizational skills
Commitment to working within Homewood’s Health and Safety Standards
Received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada (subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation)

Nice To Haves

Experience with measurement-based care when supporting patients/clients to help guide clinical decision making
Gentle Persuasion Approach training
Montessori based programming for dementia care
Seniors Fitness Instructor training

Responsibilities

Assume a therapeutic role in the motivation, counselling, supervision, and instruction of patients in treatment interventions
Facilitate psychoeducational and experiential groups
Administer and interpret Recreation Therapy assessments to determine leisure functioning, and needs/problems using standardized assessment tools and group process, 1:1 interviews, and observation skills
Communicate and document results of the assessment to the patient, family, and team
Provide individual counselling following Recreation Therapy assessment
Document treatment and ongoing progress of patient
Support individual skill development relating to community leisure resources
Develop, implement, and evaluate programs based on patient needs
Consult, liaise, and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members involved in patient care during meetings regarding patient progress, recommendations, and program issues
Provide group and 1:1 coverage for other interdisciplinary team members during vacation, sick time and leaves
Act as a consultant, and work collaboratively with Recreation Therapists in other programs regarding specialized patient needs
Mentor/supervise University Recreational Therapy students completing placements
Advocate the Recreation Therapy Service Delivery Model perspective, and promote the value of Recreation Therapy as an essential service
Participate in relevant committee work, program development, research projects, and continuous quality improvement activities
Attend relevant discipline and service area meetings
Act as a resource to hospital and community regarding clinical expertise
Remain accountable for budget supplies