Recreation Therapist - Hospital (Temporary Full time)

The role of a Recreational Therapist in a hospital setting involves assessing clients' recreation and leisure interests, developing individualized care plans, and implementing therapeutic recreation programs. They organize community outings, maximize clients' abilities through facilitation techniques and adaptations, and document their work. The therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for clients, plans and facilitates programs, maintains relationships with families and community partners, and supports student placements. They contribute to quality initiatives, engage in professional development, and promote the importance of Recreation Therapy. The therapist also manages resources, ensures a safe workplace, and adheres to SJHCG policies.

Key Accountabilities

- Assess allclient recreation and leisure interests in a timely manner. Accurately analyze and interpret results to develop an individualized Recreation Therapy Care Plan. Complete quarterly and annual reviews as required.
- Plan,implement, co-ordinate and evaluate therapeutic recreation individual and group programs, recreation based participation programs and community outings. Develop new programs to meet the changing needs of our clients.
- Organize community outings to meet client interests.
- Apply appropriate facilitation techniques and provide adaptations to maximize the client’s abilities related to recreation and leisure interests. Implement supportive communication techniques.
- Develop and evaluate goal oriented programs and services for clients which support client-centered outcomes.
- Implement individual interventions related to responsive behaviours including,



but not limited to Montessori techniques, multi-sensory interventions, and individual leisure interests.
- Document in a manner that meets specific professional, agency and government requirements.
- Facilitate the therapeutic interventions that acknowledge the client needs related to individual and cultural diversity.
- Contribute to the development and completion of monthly calendars. Provide notification of programs, services and special events available to residents and families through posters, daily information boards, or alternate forms of communication.
- Actively participate and collaborate as an interdisciplinary team member through involvement in client meetings, team meetings, rounds, committee work as well as educational and leadership opportunities. Advocate for clients and residents as part of the collaborative team approach.
- Plan and facilitate evening and weekend programs as required.
- Develop and maintain relationships with family members to provide information and support as needed for client involvement.
- Responsible for effective use of resources in relation to department petty cash, program supply purchases, maintaining receipts, advocating for neighbourhood purchases, Foundation and Volunteer Association partnerships.



Responsible for assisting residents with purchases related to involvement in Recreation programs and services.
- Collaborate with Food Services related to monitoring client dietary needs, facilitating programs with food service, preparation, or catering.
- Responsible for preparation and clean-up of program work areas. Maintain a safe and clean environment for programs and department spaces. Participate in tasks related to organization, cleanliness, and maintenance of work areas and equipment.
- Provides supervision of student placement opportunities for students from recognized Therapeutic Recreation Programs at the College or University level. Supervise students from alternate or related programs as appropriate.
- Develop and participate in Facility and Departmental Quality Initiatives and Risk Management programs based on program evaluation and best practice guidelines. Complies with patient safety and organizational initiatives that contribute to resident and patient safety.
- Participate in on-going professional development, in-service training and staff development through educational opportunities, research and self-directed learning. Research best practice related to service delivery and professional development.
- Promote the importance of Recreation Therapy and provide education and leadership to staff, volunteers and family members.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and identify recreation and leisure resources available to support client integration within the community.
- Orient, train, supervise and support volunteers for involvement in Department programs and services. Work in collaboration with the Volunteer Department.
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📌 Recreation Therapist (Guelph)
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📍 Guelph