Share Email Opening Title Therapeutic Recreation Specialist  Category Recreation and Arts   Req Number REC-19-00016   Open Date 10/17/2019   Number of Openings 1   Department Complex Continuing Care  Work type Temporary Full-Time  Grade None Specified  FTE 1.0  Posting Close Date 10/25/2019  Description Key Responsibilities Completes assessments that determine the client's recreation interests and goals Develops a treatment plan that reflects collaboration and communication with the client, family and team as appropriate Implements treatment plans ensuring the safety and well-being of clients Safely maintains equipment for client use Provides leisure counselling and education for clients and families upon discharge Evaluates client progress and goal attainment making revisions to treatment plan as necessary Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and makes appropriate recommendations for change Complies with the documentation policy outlined by Holland Bloorview Documents accurate workload statistics Participates actively in departmental meetings Works closely with the other recreation & life skill staff to ensure an integrated approach to care Participates in the training and supervision of students and recreation therapist assistants Identifies personal and professional learning needs and establishes goals 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 Bachelors Degree in Recreation, with Therapeutic Recreation emphasis R-TRO Designation Maintain updated CPR status as required Valid Ontario Class 'F' Drivers licence - preferred Previous job related experience required, including knowledge of paediatric rehabilitation including Brain Injury, Specialized Orthopaedics and Development, and Complex Continuing Care Experience working in the field of Therapeutic Recreation, preferably with children who have a physical disability Written and verbal English language communication skills required to effectively communicate with clients, families and members of the interdisciplinary team Proven ability to measure service effectiveness and efficiency Demonstrates ability to organize time and meet deadlines Demonstrates initiative and self direction Demonstrates ability to effectively and efficiently manage fluctuating clinical responsibilities Proven ability to work with clients, individuals and in a group setting Proven ability to be an effective member of an inter-professional team Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based practice in Therapeutic Recreation Must be available to work evenings and weekends Access to a vehicle preferred   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. 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