Job Description

Activation Therapist 

Health Services, Long Term Care

Status: (3) Regular Part Time positions  

Salary Range: $30.91 to $32.79 per hour + 14% in lieu of benefits

Work mode: Onsite  

Location: Peel Manor, 525 Main Street North, Brampton 

Hours of work:  32 hours biweekly. Various shifts, including every other weekend

Who we are:

Care. Compassion. Love. Respect.  The Long Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

What you will do in this role:

• Reporting to Supervisor, Resident Support Services (or designate) you will assist the Activation Department to formulate, implement, evaluate and modify various individual and group therapeutic modalities which meet the restorative, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical needs of Residents
• Implement and conduct specialized programs that enhance self-esteem and self-worth, i.e., reminiscing and current events
• Conduct assessments of residents’ recreation and leisure needs
• Coordinate and implement appropriate community services
• Liaise with services from the community to provide enhanced services and programs for residents
• Assist the Rehabilitation Assistant to perform some restorative care programs/activities
• Maintain good relationships and effective communication with the residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
• Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc. as directed by the Supervisor, Resident Support Services
• Participate in of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program to evaluate and improve resident services
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary Care Team
• Maintain documentation in accordance with the MLTC Act and regulations, policies and procedures and legislation
• Assist in the orientation of new Activation staff and volunteers
• May be assigned driving responsibilities and required to obtain a Class F license

What the role requires:

• Post secondary diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, Gerontology or other related field from an Ontario post secondary institution, or equivalent diploma, degree in another jurisdiction
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification
• Food Handler Certification
• Smart Serve Certificate
• F class licence may be required (some locations)

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Teaching skills to convey techniques to guide residents and families
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, innovative, with the ability to organize and assess programming
• Physically able to perform all delegated duties
• Availability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize work and coordinate scheduling with other members of the health care team
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:

• Previous experience of at least one year in a long-term care setting

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology

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Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel’s Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire:

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• TB Skin Testing

It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs of the above noted checks.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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