BSO Therapeutic Recreation Position Description Full-time- Monday to Friday- (3 Days and 2 Evening) Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) is a service enhancement that has been implemented across Ontario since 2012 to better support older adults with responsive behaviours. BSO’s three pillars are (1) System Coordination & Management; (2) Integrated Service Delivery: and (3) Knowledgeable Care Teams and Capacity Building.

Hamilton Niagara Haldimand

Brant BSO (HNHB BSO) consists of various interprofessional teams that have been implemented across the health care continuum. The BSO Recreation Therapy position has been newly created to further enhance and expand upon the scope of BSO teams. As part of the HNHB BSO structure, this position will hold multiple accountabilities to Extendicare Hamilton, HNHB BSO, and Ontario Health West.

Direct support and accountability for this position will be provided by the hiring organization, Extendicare Hamilton, and indirect reporting accountabilities and supports will be guided by HNHB BSO and Ontario Health West.

Therapeutic

Recreation degree and/or postgraduate therapeutic recreation diploma Membership in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) and/or with Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA) Registered Recreation Therapist (R/TRO) certification; Additional Training/Certificates: Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) basics training Montessori Methods or Dementiability Methods for Dementia Care Mental Health First Aid for Seniors Training an asset Indigenous Cultural Competency Training or equivalent training an asset Teepa Snow “Positive Approach to Care” Training an asset Excellent organizational and time management skills Ability to positively represent and advocate on behalf of BSO in public forums/committees Demonstrated awareness and competency regarding cultural diversity, including francophone, LGBTQ and Indigenous-specific considerations Proficient computer skills Physical ability to assist residents and move program equipment Relevant clinical experience (3–5 years as a Recreational Therapist)



working with older adults and care partners in long-term care and community settings long-term care setting preferred Experience implementing quality improvement initiatives Experience supporting the lived experience of older adults living with dementia or at risk of responsive behaviours and their care partners Experience with electronic documentation, including assessments, and care planning functions Demonstrated extensive knowledge working with individuals with various forms of dementia, delirium, complex mental health, substance use, other neurological conditions, including those with or at risk of responsive behaviours and the effects on care partners Knowledge and understanding of all pertinent legislation and policies, including the Long-Term Care (LTC) Homes Act, the Personal Health Information and Protection Act (PHIPA, 2004), the Mental Health Act and other pertinent legislation Knowledge of internal and external community resources Shared Care Delivery: Demonstrated patient-family-care partner focus and commitment to the Mission, Vision, Values and goals of BSO, Extendicare Hamilton and respective partner agencies Plan, facilitate and implement purposeful individualized therapeutic recreation founded on interest, need and ability in accordance with established policies, primary care and clinical team collaboration, and overall plan of care and within the scope of practice Promote brain health through engagement activities tailored to maintaining skills and abilities and focused on validation, individual success, and social stimulation Work in collaboration with all care partners to find the best possible quality care solutions for the patient/family Create and nurture continuous improvement of Behavioural Support and organizational practices for improved system co-ordination Actively participate in all relevant professional development as coordinated at the regional, hub and local level as guided by HNHB BSO Structure Actively engage in BSO quality improvement initiatives within the organization and as part of the regional structure Maintain accurate, complete, organized and legible clinical records Maintain and submit standard data collection, as required by the regional lead organization (HNHB BSO) and Ontario Health West Full time At Extendicare,



we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a secure, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, and assessing candidate responses.

If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected] acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands.

We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care to help people live better.

Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives. We care for each person as we would our own family.

📌 Recreation Therapist - BSO Lead- Full time - Hamilton (Canada)
🏢 111000 Extendicare (Canada
📍 Canada