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About the Role

Take an active role in contributing to the conceptualization, execution, and assessment of a diverse range of recreation programs and services. Collaborate closely with our dedicated team to help design and develop engaging activities that cater to the unique preferences and needs of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in the design of therapeutic recreation programs in partnership with the Recreation Therapist.
• Implement recreation participation programs to meet patient interests.
• Contribute to the recreation therapy intervention plan and report significant changes to the Recreation Therapy team and stakeholders.
• Participate as a member of interprofessional team(s).
• Provide supervision to volunteers, students, and others as requested.
• Maintain Recreation Therapy records accurately and timely.
• Perform ongoing informal evaluation of recreation programs.
• Consider program requirements such as facilities, budget, equipment, and supplies; purchase and maintain supplies as necessary.
• Prepare various documents including posters, expense forms, equipment requests, and calendars; book entertainment and complete necessary forms.
• Participate in the orientation and mentorship of new staff and colleagues.
• Identify continuous learning opportunities to support skill and knowledge development.
• Engage in evidence-informed, person-centered practices related to recreation therapy.
• Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians, and visitors.
• Comply with safety standards and applicable legislation.
• Identify and prevent safety issues and problems.
• Take corrective action where possible.
• Attend safety meetings, training, and updates.
• Work in a manner that exemplifies the centre’s core values and helps patients get their life back.

Requirements

• College diploma in Recreation Leadership, Recreation Therapy or related discipline.
• Minimum 1 – 2 years recreation/activation experience with the adult population.
• Experience in delivery of recreation programs.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and within an interprofessional team.
• Effective collaborative and team-oriented skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to be creative and resourceful.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Evidence of satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance.
• All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
• Check email regularly for communication from UHN.
• A Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
• UHN reserves the right to discontinue consideration if information provided is misleading, inaccurate, or incorrect.

Skills

• Recreation program conceptualization
• Recreation program execution
• Recreation program assessment
• Therapeutic recreation program design
• Patient interest program implementation
• Interprofessional team collaboration
• Volunteer supervision
• Student supervision
• Record maintenance (GRASP, MDS)
• Program evaluation
• Budget management
• Equipment and supply management
• Document preparation
• Calendar management
• Entertainment booking
• Staff orientation
• Staff mentorship
• Continuous learning
• Evidence-informed practices
• Person-centered practices
• Safety compliance
• Safety issue identification
• Safety issue prevention
• Corrective action
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook

Location

• West Park Healthcare Center

Work Type

• Permanent Full-time

Experience Level

• 1-2 years experience

Education Level

• College diploma in Recreation Leadership, Recreation Therapy or related discipline

Salary/Compensations

• CAD 29.68 - CAD 30.24 - hourly

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit
• UHN shuttle service
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions
• Multiple corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance)
• On-site gyms

About the Company

• UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital.
• With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre.
• As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.
• UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine.
• UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
• UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World.

Equal Opportunity

• UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace.
• Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Applicants need to make their requirements known.