Recreation Therapy Assistant – Complex Care 2C – Temporary Part Time

Job summary

Plan, deliver, and evaluate activities for patients in rehabilitation and complex continuing care, under the direction of Activity Therapists. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, communicate with patients and families, maintain program records, and follow applicable safety and infection-control requirements.

Job details

Duties Be an active member of the interdisciplinary team. Attend family meetings as necessary to provide information and input into individual client and group programs. Provide activity programs and services under the direction of the full time Activity Therapist(s) Assist in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of appropriate activities for the various patient populations within the Rehab and Complex Continuing Care Programs. Collaborate and communicate with the Activity Therapists on all levels of programming and identify any opportunities for improvement. Compliance with legislative, organizational and departmental regulations, standards and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control. Record and input statistical data into the Infomed System and Communicate with MDS office. Meet with new admissions to advise them of the programs and services offered. Refer to the monthly activity calendar. Responsible for personal development and skill building. Responsible to maintain current status with all unit communication, education and information. Engage in the annual self-evaluation and performance development process. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Diploma or Degree in Recreation and Leisure studies or related field. Current BCLS certification. Experience Experience in recreational programming Knowledge, Skills, And Ability Proficiency in Microsoft office computer applications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Demonstrated excellent organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes. Ability to work independently to achieve the expected outcomes. Demonstrated concern and interest in providing quality care and service for patients. Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the SAH Employee Standards of Performance. Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted. Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required. Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position. Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

What you’ll do

Plan, deliver, and evaluate activities for patients in rehabilitation and complex continuing care, under the direction of Activity Therapists. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, communicate with patients and families, maintain program records, and follow applicable safety and infection-control requirements.

Requirements

A diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies or a related field and current BCLS certification are required. The role calls for recreational programming experience, Microsoft Office proficiency, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Recreational Programming
• Activity Planning
• Activity Program Delivery
• Program Evaluation
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork
• Patient Communication
• Family Meeting Participation
• Microsoft Office
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organization
• Independent Work
• Statistical Data Entry
• Occupational Health And Safety
• Infection Control

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation