Summary:

Looking for a great opportunity to help make a difference in the community? Join Margaret Bahen Hospice and Doane House Hospice to help us deliver an outstanding array of programs and services to individuals living with a life limiting illness and their family members. You will help support our residents and clients through our recreation therapy program.

About Our Hospices:

Margaret Bahen Hospice and Doane House Hospice, part of the Better Living family of organizations, serves individuals living with a life limiting illness and individuals living at end of life. We are a workplace that provides balance, development, recognition and meaningful opportunity. We are striving to imbed equity, diversity, and inclusion in our culture, as we continue to advance person-centred quality care.

About the position:

Reporting to the Recreation Therapist the Recreation Therapy Assistant assists in programs for residents, clients and families of all ages in the residential hospice environment. The Recreation Therapy assistant will also have the opportunity to design, facilitate and implement program plans. The recreation Therapy Assistant will gain experience in developing care plans and written documentation skills.

This position is located in Newmarket. The successful candidate is required to work onsite and will work at both locations.

Eligibility:

This position is funded by the Government of Canada, under the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program. To be eligible for any CSJ position, the candidate must be:

• Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment; and
• A Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

The successful candidate for this position must possess the following qualifications:

• Enrollment in or graduation from a post-secondary program (diploma or degree) in Therapeutic Recreation is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills required to succeed in a collaborative, team-oriented working environment.
• Experience working with vulnerable or high risk populations including palliative care, seniors or adults with various abilities is an asset.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, clients, families, volunteers and staff members.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with residents, clients and family members.
• Provide direction and support to hospice volunteers in Recreation Therapy programs.
• Assist in the delivery of goal-oriented programs and services to meet the leisure related needs of clients.
• Successfully complete Vulnerable Sector Screening check.

Application: https://betterlivinghealth.bamboohr.com/careers/89

Wage: $16.50 per hour

Schedule: 35 hours per week, for 8 weeks

Apply by: Friday, May 19, by 5:00 PM

Better Living is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities, racialized, Indigenous persons, persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation, and newcomers. We provide accommodation at all stages of the selection process upon request.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.56 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newmarket, ON L3Y 2J1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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