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Title

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant 

Category Recreation and Arts  
Req Number REC-18-00006  
Open Date 3/15/2018  
Number of Openings 1  
Department Lifeskills and Recreation 

Work type Temporary Part-time 

Grade None Specified 

FTE 0.8 

Posting Close Date 03/29/2018 

Description

Key Responsibilities


  • Under the supervision of a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, facilitates planning, implementation and evaluation of goal-oriented therapeutic recreation programs for clients

  • Maintains flexible hours consistent with clients leisure needs (Saturdays or Sundays, will be required)

  • Contributes directly to the continuum of rehabilitation therapeutic services in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team

  • Follows the hospital's philosophy regarding client and family-centred care

  • Provides a safe and age appropriate fun atmosphere that fosters the development of leisure

  • Adheres to and ensures the maintenance of the Standards of Practice as outlined by Therapeutic Recreation Ontario

  • Identifies personal and professional learning needs and establishes goals

  • Identifies practice issues and participates in their resolution

  • Remains current with professional literature related to Therapeutic Recreation & Best Practice Evidence

  • Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices

Qualifications


  • Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation from a recognized Canadian College

  • Maintains current certificate in Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Life Saving Course (BCLS) and Standard First Aid

  • R-TRO DIP designation

  • Experience working with children and adolescents with physical disabilities and their families is preferred

  • Experience planning and facilitating group recreational programs is essential

  • Proven ability to relate well to professionals, children, adolescents and family members

  • Ability to manage flexible working hours and fluctuating responsibilities

  • Proven ability to organize time, meet deadlines, and work independently

  • Ability to provide recreation programs that are safe, quality driven and engaging for clients

  • Must be available to work weekends

  • Previous experience working with volunteers and students


 
About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/

To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be

Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://hollandbloorview.appone.com



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