(T/26-133) Recreation Therapist - Hospital (Temporary Full time)

The role of a Recreational Therapist in a hospital setting involvesassessing clients' recreation and leisure interests, developingindividualized care plans, and implementing therapeutic recreation programs.They organize community outings, maximize clients' abilities throughfacilitation techniques and adaptations, and document their work. Thetherapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for clients,plans and facilitates programs, maintains relationships with families andcommunity partners, and supports student placements. They contribute toquality initiatives, engage in career development, and promote theimportance of Recreation Therapy. The therapist also manages resources,ensures a safe environment, and adheres to SJHCG policies.

Key Accountabilities

- Assess allclient recreation and leisure interests in a timely manner. Accurately analyze and interpret results todevelop an individualized Recreation Therapy Care Plan. Complete quarterly and annual reviews asrequired.
- Plan,implement, co-ordinate and evaluate therapeutic recreation individual andgroup programs, recreation based participation programs and communityoutings. Develop new programs to meetthe changing needs of our clients.
- Organizecommunity outings to meet client interests.
- Applyappropriate facilitation techniques and provide adaptations to maximize theclient’s abilities related to recreation and leisure interests. Implement supportive communicationtechniques.
- Develop andevaluate goal oriented programs and services for clients which supportclient-centered outcomes.
- Implementindividual interventions related to responsive behaviours including,



but notlimited to Montessori techniques, multi-sensory interventions, and individualleisure interests.
- Document ina manner that meets specific professional, agency and governmentrequirements.
- Facilitatetherapeutic interventions that acknowledge the client needs related toindividual and cultural diversity.
- Contributeto the development and completion of monthly calendars. Provide notification of programs, servicesand special events available to residents and families through posters, dailyinformation boards, or alternate forms of communication.
- Activelyparticipate and collaborate as an interdisciplinary team member throughinvolvement in client meetings, team meetings, rounds, committee work as wellas educational and leadership opportunities.Advocate for clients and residents as part of the collaborative teamapproach.
- Plan andfacilitate evening and weekend programs as required.
- Develop andmaintain relationships with family members to provide information and supportas needed for client involvement.
- Responsiblefor effective use of resources in relation to department petty cash, programsupply purchases, maintaining receipts, advocating for neighbourhoodpurchases, Foundation and Volunteer Association partnerships. Responsible for assisting residents withpurchases related to involvement in Recreation programs and services.




- Collaboratewith Food Services related to monitoring client dietary needs, facilitatingprograms with food service, preparation, or catering.
- Responsiblefor preparation and clean-up of program work areas. Maintain a safe and clean environment forprograms and department spaces.Participate in tasks related to organization, cleanliness, andmaintenance of work areas and equipment.
- Providesupervision of student placement opportunities for students from recognizedTherapeutic Recreation Programs at the College or University level. Supervise students from alternate orrelated programs as appropriate.
- Develop andparticipate in Facility and Departmental Quality Initiatives and RiskManagement programs based on program evaluation and best practice guidelines.Complies with patient safety and organizational initiatives that contributeto resident and patient safety.
- Participatein on-going professional development, in-service training and staffdevelopment through educational opportunities, research and self-directedlearning. Research best practicerelated to service delivery and professional development.
- Promote theimportance of Recreation Therapy and provide education and leadership tostaff, volunteers and family members.
- Develop andmaintain relationships with community partners and identify recreation andleisure resources available to support client integration within thecommunity.
- Orient,train, supervise and support volunteers for involvement in Departmentprograms and services. Work incollaboration with the Volunteer Department.
- Contributeto Recreation Therapy policies, procedures and program description.

📌 (T/26-133) Recreation Therapist – Hospital (Canada)
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