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RECREATIONAL AND REHABILITATION ASSISTANT TEMPORARY FULL TIME (6mth Contract)

BLIND RIVER SITE – Long-Term Care Healthcare POSTED: 3 days ago Employer North Shore Health Network

ES Job ID 8132

Closing Date September 08, 2026

Salary $26.727 – $28.856 PER HOUR

Duration Contract , Full Time

ABOUT US: The North Shore Health Network provides rural healthcare for communities along the north shore of Lake Huron –including services in Blind River, Thessalon and Richards Landing. The North Shore Health Network sites have been serving their communities faithfully for many years providing emergency, acute, complex continuing care, long term care and community support services.

Why Choose Rural Health Care

- Continued growth of experience
- Higher quality of life
- Positive work/life balance

DUTIES INCLUDE (but Are Not Limited To)

- Assists the Physiotherapist(s) in providing restorative care treatment related to strength, mobility and transfer status of the LTC residents
- Assists in developing, evaluating and providing restorative care/ recreational activities programs for the LTC residents

Salary

- $26.727 – $28.856 PER HOUR

Advantages

- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Employee Assistance Program

Required Skills MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

- Current CPR
- A post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or physiotherapy/rehabilitation assistant or other related field from an Ontario post-secondary institution

Assets

- Bilingual
- Experience working in a health care setting providing restorative care as set by a Physiotherapist
- Experience working with Point Click Care software
- Experience working in a Long-Term Care setting
- Excellent Attendance Record

Preferred Ability/Skills/Knowledge

- Demonstrated leadership,



planning and organizational skills
- Ability to assess, develop and implement relevant programs to meet the needs of the residents
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act
- Knowledge of the Resident’s Bill of Rights

How To Apply POSTED: August 27, 2026 *This posting will remain open until filled, however, the selection process is scheduled to begin within two weeks of the Posted date. Interested applicants are asked to submit résumé via email to: [email protected]

NSHN does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position

Reason for Job Posting: Leave Replacement

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

NSHN is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We strive to create barrier-free employment opportunities and will review reasonable requests for accommodation to enable applicants to participate in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

Please be advised that there is a Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in effect.

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