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. They contribute toquality initiatives, engage in professional development, and promote theimportance of Recreation Therapy. The therapist also manages resources,ensures a safe environment, and adheres to SJHCG policies. Assess allclient recreation and leisure interests in a timely manner. Accurately analyze and interpret results todevelop an individualized Recreation Therapy Care Plan. Plan,implement, co-ordinate and evaluate therapeutic recreation individual andgroup programs, recreation based participation programs and communityoutings. Applyappropriate facilitation techniques and provide adaptations to maximize theclient’s abilities related to recreation and leisure interests. Implementindividual interventions related to responsive behaviours including, but notlimited to Montessori techniques, multi-sensory interventions, and individualleisure interests. Facilitatetherapeutic interventions that acknowledge the client needs related toindividual and cultural diversity. Provide notification of programs, servicesand special events available to residents and families through posters, dailyinformation boards, or alternate forms of communication. Advocate for clients and residents as part of the collaborative teamapproach. Plan andfacilitate evening and weekend programs as required. 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. Providesupervision of student placement opportunities for students from recognizedTherapeutic Recreation Programs at the College or University level. 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. 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. Contributeto Recreation Therapy policies, procedures and program description. Professionaldesignation is guided by the Therapeutic Recreation Ontario Professionalmembership, Code of Ethics,



and Standards of Practice. Degree in Recreation andLeisure Studies or Therapeutic Recreation preferred. Candidates with apost-secondary diploma, degree or certificate in another related field from arecognized post secondary institution may be considered. Affiliation with aProfessional Organization (Therapeutic Recreation Ontario or ActivityProfessionals Ontario or equivalent). Work and/or VolunteerExperience in Complex Continuing Care, Rehabilitation, Long Term Care, orCommunity Outreach Programs. Commitment to a multi-disciplinary team and a person-centeredapproach working with residents, patients, staff, families and volunteers isrequired. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelphis an equal prospect employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, anddiversity in all programs, facilities, and people. Joseph’s Health CentreGuelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, andwill work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario forDisabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the applicant requires aspecific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, theapplicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling theinterview and the appropriate accommodations can be made. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph(SJHCG) does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, evaluate, orselect applicants for this position. To support fairness,confidentiality, and an equitable recruitment process, applicants are kindlyasked not to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and not to record,transcribe, encrypt, or otherwise capture interviews at any stage of the recruitment process, unless explicitly authorized by the organization.

📌 (T/26-133) Recreation Therapist (Guelph)
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📍 Guelph