Recreation Therapy Assistant (Certified)
Silverthorn Community - Mississauga

Rate of Pay: $23.54 (as per collective agreement)

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

As a Recreation Therapy Assistant your typical day will impact in the following ways:

Providing for recreation and leisure activities including outings in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, and resident plan of care within the scope of practice.

Contributing to and sustains a plan of care to meet residents’ assessed need.

Assisting in planning for assigned resident area activity calendars in accordance with the care plan goals and preferences of the residents of each Care community.

Identifying and encouraging opportunities for residents to share special skills or knowledge with others, inside and outside of the residence.

Identifying appropriate therapeutic recreation goals and interventions on the care plans of identified residents.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves:





Diploma or degree in Recreation/Leisure studies, Therapeutic Recreation from a recognized college or university.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Long Term Care industry.

Valuable oral and written communication skills.

Knowledge of programming needs for older adults diagnosed with dementia.

Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check.

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

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📌 Recreation Therapy Assistant Certified | Permanent Casual (Ontario)
🏢 Sienna Senior Living
📍 Ontario