Company Description

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 and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Union: Non-Union

New or Replacement role: Replacement

Number of Vacancies: 1

Site: TRI E.W.

Bickle

Center

Department: Allied Health

Reports to: Manager

Salary: $27.56 - $34.45 per hour

Hours: 37.50 hours per week

Status: Temporary Full Time (12 months or may extend) Shifts: Days/Evenings/Weekends

Closing Date: August 7, 2026

Job Summary

Based on the functional guidance of Interprofessional Team, plan and administer activities and programs developed by care teams to meet the needs of CCC patients. Assist in the evaluation of the activity programs

Duties

Promote the benefit of activities to patients

Leads activity and related programs with individuals and in groups

Ensures the safety of patients during activities including environmental safety and patients’ equipment.

Participate in program development and decision making as required





Provide feedback to team regarding patient participation and general response to activities and out of ordinary behaviour

Other duties as assigned

Compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients

Qualifications

Post secondary Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies and/or related degree required

Knowledge of Non Violent Crisis Intervention, Infection Control and Risk Management required

Experience in planning and administering activities for residential complex care patient population that include cognitively impaired and behavioural complex patients

Interprofessional team experience preferred

Basic Cardiac Life Support at Health Provider Level

Ability to facilitate and work with volunteers

Strong knowledge of office computer applications, databases and other general office equipment

Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills required

Knowledge of confidentiality requirements and an ability to carry out these requirements to the fullest

Sound judgment and ability to work independently

Knowledge of health policies and legislation preferred

Must be proficient in English both written and verbal

Good attendance is required

Additional Information

Why Join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.



It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service A flexible work environment Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization

Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, in office gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration. All applications must be submitted before the posting close date. UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

At University Health

Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Department: Complex Continuing Care

Compensation: CAD 27.56 - CAD 34.45 - hourly

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