Recreation Therapist - Veterans Centre Recreation and Creative Arts Therapies - Temporary Reduced Full-Time 2026-18396
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaOn-siteFull TimeLarge
Full TimeLarge
Job Summary
Assess, design, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation services for patients on K1W, a transitional care unit for medically complex community patients. Develop and plan both group and individual on-unit recreation therapy programs while participating in professional initiatives. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and multiple health professions on clinical and program development issues. Demonstrate self-directed leadership to work independently, ensuring effective communication within the organization and with the community. Maintain current registration with TRO and hold basic Rescuer CPR certification.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies with therapeutic recreation specialization
- Membership with Recreation Therapy Professional Association
- CPR Certification at the basic Rescuer level
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working on transitional care unit
- Current Registration status with TRO (R/TRO dip)
- Demonstrated ability to implement Recreation Therapy Programs in a care facility
- Demonstrated awareness of, or involvement in, current issues in the Recreation therapy profession at both provincial and national levels
- Ability to work with the multidisciplinary team and multiple health professions on clinical and program development issues
- Demonstrated self-directed behavior and leadership skills needed to work independently
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