Duties:

- Be an active member of the interdisciplinary team. Attend family meetings as necessary to provide information and input into individual client and group programs.
- Provide activity programs and services under the direction of the full time Activity Therapist(s)
- Assist in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of appropriate activities for the various patient populations within the Rehab and Complex Continuing Care Programs.
- Collaborate and communicate with the Activity Therapists on all levels of programming and identify any opportunities for improvement.
- Compliance with legislative, organizational and departmental regulations, standards and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control.
- Record and input statistical data into the Infomed System and Communicate with MDS office.
- Meet with new admissions to advise them of the programs and services offered. Refer to the monthly activity calendar.
- Responsible for personal development and skill building.
- Responsible to maintain current status with all unit communication, education and information.
- Engage in the annual self-evaluation and performance development process.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Diploma or Degree in Recreation and Leisure studies or related field.
- Current BCLS certification.

Experience:

- Experience in recreational programming

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

- Proficiency in Microsoft office computer applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.

- Ability to work independently to achieve the expected outcomes.




- Demonstrated concern and interest in providing quality care and service for patients.
- Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the SAH Employee Standards of Performance.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted. Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form.

The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.

Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal prospect and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position.

Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

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This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.

Post Details

Post Date September 24, 2026 - 3:00 pm

Closing Date

September 29, 2026 - 3:00 pm

Posting ID

(phone hidden)

Spots Available

1

Job Code

US028.8

Department

Complex Care 2C

Rate

$28.11 - $28.63 hourly

Shift

Shift Work (4-8 hour) including weekends

Status

Temporary Part Time

Union

Part Time Unifor Service

📌 Recreation Therapy Assistant – Complex Care 2C – Temporary Part Time (Sault Ste. Marie)
🏢 Sault Area Hospital
📍 Sault Ste. Marie