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Therapeutic Recreation Aide, Mount Hope - Allied Health - 1 position

Mount Hope - Allied Health
Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care - London, ON
Full Time
Salary Range: $29.76 - $35.00 /hour

The Therapeutic Recreation Aide (TRA) will work as part of the Therapeutic Recreation team to support the residents of Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care. Reporting to the Coordinator of Therapeutic Programs, and under the supervision of the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS). In this role, TRA is responsible for developing meaningful and authentic therapeutic recreation programs with a resident centered approach. TRA will be responsible for monitoring and documenting resident engagement, achievement of defined clinical outcomes, and evaluating activities offered. This role requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Flexibility is required to be available for weekend and evening hours in order to meet the program needs.

Essential Qualifications

Diploma in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation or other related field

Long term care experience

Smart serve certificate

Food and Handler's certificate

Class F License or ability to obtain within the probationary period

Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA





Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with a variety of medical conditions and a variety of ages

Previous experience working with volunteersExcellent verbal and written communication skills

Robust interpersonal and organizational skills

Knowledge of computer systems (Microsoft Office, Outlook)

Ability to work independently as well as in an interdisciplinary team setting

Knowledge of the Leisure Well Being Model

A police record check completed within the last six (6) months from a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC), inclusive of vulnerable sector screening, will be required of the successful candidate

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in French would be an asset

BSc in Therapeutic Recreation or concentration in Therapeutic Recreation

Health care setting experience

Member in Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)

Teaching and Research

St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.

Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

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📌 Therapeutic Recreation Aide, Mount Hope - Allied Health (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joseph's Health Care London
📍 Ontario