LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Unionville Home Society is situated upon the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe People and of the Haudenosaunee People. These territories are covered by the Upper Canada Treaties.

ORGANIZATION

Unionville Home Society (UHS) is a not-for-profit charitable organization located in Unionville that has provided leadership in service to seniors since 1967. Unionville Home Society and its affiliate corporations operate a long-term care home, seniors’ housing, a seniors’ active living center, an adult day program, and geriatric outreach services. The campus of care is a vibrant environment and our vision is to develop a progressive community where older adults thrive; aging well and living better.

JOB SUMMARY

The Recreational Therapist is responsible for programming that removes barriers to independent, meaningful, social contact for residents and works to maintain or improve the quality of life and overall health for residents by planning meaningful leisure activities as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Support the mission and vision and demonstrates the values of the Unionville Home Society (UHS)

· Function within relevant legislation, codes, acts, policies, procedures and standards.

· Develop, organize, implement and evaluate restorative care/therapeutic/group activities incorporating the five domains: physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual

· Conduct assessment, develop, implement and evaluate individual resident recreational care plans and interventions, complete MDS 2.0 assessments as required

· Develop, organize and implement cultural programs to meet the resident cultural beliefs

· Provide restorative care and therapeutic programs to encourage residents to retain their connections to the sights, sounds and changes with family members.

· Involve and integrate residents and substitute decision makers in programming

· Assist with meal and snack for residents during regular meal times and special events

· Other related duties as assigned and consistent with the Collective Agreement

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Graduate of a college or university degree program as Recreation Therapist or equivalent

· CPR certification an asset

· Member of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario or Activity Professionals of Ontario an asset

· Experience in program development and group facilitation

Experience developing adaptations to recreation activities appropriate to various disabilities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Proficiency in computers related to position – Microsoft Office, Internet, Scheduling Software

· Organizational skills to manage timetables and responsibilities

· Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy

· Empathetic attitude and desire to contribute towards the well-being of seniors

· Written and verbal communication skills related to the position

· Good interpersonal skills

· Ability to work independently and with others including team members, residents, families, volunteers and other employees

A valid Vulnerable-Sector Police Record Check and a valid 2-step Mantoux (TB) skin Test and a minimum of three doses of approved COVID-19 vaccination record are all required as part of the recruitment process.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants however it is our practice to contact ONLY those candidates who are chosen to proceed to the interview and selection process.

Unionville Home Society is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. UHS provides employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Furthermore, UHS is committed to diversity and welcomes all applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our community.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: From $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Unionville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you a graduate of a college or university degree program as a Recreation Therapist or equivalent?
• Are you a member of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario or Activity Professionals of Ontario?

Experience:

• program development and group facilitation: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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