Make an Impact on People’s Lives; Join SE Health as a Recreational Therapist
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Recreational Therapist will work with diverse populations to use recreation and other leisure-based interventions to address the assessed needs of clients to enhance psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being. Under the direct supervision of the Rehabilitation Manager, the Recreational Therapist will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client involvement in programs and all recreation programs to ensure optimal benefits are being met. The position is a day shift (8:00 am – 4:00 pm), Part Time role, but the hours are flexible; goal is to meet the needs of our clients.
Hours: 20-22 hours per week
Position Type: Hybrid (In person and Virtual)
Status: Part Time, 1 year contract
Responsibilities:
· Identify information necessary to be collected during therapeutic recreation assessment.
· Communicate therapeutic recreation assessment results with the client, family, key support networks and treatment team.
· Identify measurable, client-centered goals based on assessment results and Implement a client-centered approach to program development.
· Incorporate data derived from the therapeutic recreation assessment into program delivery.
· Interpret and apply agency evaluation protocols accurately into therapeutic recreation service delivery.
· Assist clients to seek, support, and develop appropriate partnerships with a range of community service providers.
· Provide intervention in a variety of community settings and/or involve the community within the client’s environment.
· Systematically identify, analyze, evaluate, eliminate, or reduce risk to client, colleagues, public and self
Why join our team?
- Competitive Total Rewards. So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, on-demand pay, car loan support, supportive housing and exclusive staff perks.
- Growth That Meets Your Ambition
Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training and mentorship. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice to full scope and deliver excellent care. With diverse roles and locations across Canada, you’ll have opportunities to explore new career paths or move into support and leadership positions. - Innovative. At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior’s Health and Aging.
- Purpose & Impact
Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada. - Manage your life. At SE, you’ll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients and meet your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and be part of a team.
- Support to be your best. SE Therapists are afforded the time they need to help their patients, to build rapport, to accomplish patient care and recovery goals, and to understand the home and life environments that impact recovery in a way you can’t in most other settings. At SE, you meet your patients where they are, and together you take them to new heights!
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation - Certified Therapeutic Recreation
· In good standings with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
· Be a professional member, in good standing, with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)
· 1-2 years recent related experience
· Current CPR and First Aid
· Experience working with LTC level clients (ie. medical and social needs)
· Ability to lift up to 25 kilograms and frequent movement and bending
About SE Health SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.
Accessibility: If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at careers@sehc.com.
We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a new addition position. The hiring pay range is $26.00 - $29.69 per hour, based on experience.