About Us The Apotex Centre for the Aged is Baycrest’s long-term care home. At Baycrest, we believe every older adult deserves care that honours who they are as an individual. Our care teams work closely with residents, families and caregivers to provide personalized support in a safe and compassionate environment.
The Apotex Therapeutic Recreation team helps long-term care residents enjoy meaningful and satisfying recreational experiences. Recreationists assess each resident’s strengths, interests and goals to design activities that support independence and well-being. We also adapt activities to meet individual needs so everyone can participate. We work closely with other departments to create a holistic and engaging recreational experience.
Job Summary Leisure is an significant component of both quality of life and well-being.It allows individuals opportunities for self-determination and utilization of strengths while engaging in meaningful leisure, which is the foundation of Therapeutic Recreation services.
Therapeutic Recreation services are offered across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Works with the Apotex Therapeutic Recreation and Culture & Arts teams to develop and execute therapeutic programs
Completes documentation as required
Attends interprofessional team meetings
Interviews, orients, supervises and sets expectations with volunteers
Contributes to interprofessional team and therapeutic recreation career development
Coordinates services with other staff/departments
Develops and maintains inventory of program supplies
Qualifications
Completion of a two (2) year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or equivalent required
At least 1 year experience in a Recreationist role or equivalent required
Member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (‘TRO’) or Activity Professionals of Ontario (‘APO’) preferred
Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating creative recreation preferred
Experience in supervision of volunteers preferred
Experience with a geriatric population with multiple medical conditions and/or cognitive impairment preferred
Knowledge of community resources an asset
Knowledge of Jewish culture, Holy Days and festivals are an asset
Second language an asset, i.e. Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian or Hungarian
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills