Recreation Therapist

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Location: Burlington, ON

MUST BE AVAILABLE:

** 9:30am-12:30pm, 2-3/week **

**Must have own vehicle and be able to take clients for outings in car, with appropriate auto insurance coverage**

**A Travel Allowance of $7.50 for each in-person client session is paid in addition to the hourly wage. This is the equivalent of $25.25/hr for a standard 2 hour session**

**Must be double vaccinated for Covid-19**

**You will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test completed no earlier than 2 weeks before starting sessions**

Jackson Therapeutic Recreation is cutting edge agency offering TR services on a one-to-one basis. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to help people in the community live meaningful lives through recreation and leisure activities. Our work schedules are flexible and can be tailored to meet your needs. All employees receive complimentary access to our JTR Online Learning Centre, a library of e-courses and resources. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, have excellent communication skills, establish relationships quickly and have a passion for the field of Therapeutic Recreation. For more information on working with us please visit our website at https://www.jacksontr.com/

Responsibilities:

Provide client Assessments & Interventions

• Create and deliver one to one therapeutic recreation interventions for clients living with cognitive impairments, mental health issues and physical disabilities who are living in long-term care, the community or their own homes.
• Complete assessments, establish goals and evaluate
• Design programs reflective of assessed needs
• Adjust programs to changing needs and/or abilities of the client

Documentation

• Documentation is done online using our leading edge RecTrackerTM0 system
• Complete session progress notes thoroughly and with attention to deadlines

Customer Service

• Develop a positive professional working relationship with facility staff and client family members
• Provide all client services in a timely and professional manner

Minimum Qualifications:

• A diploma/degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies/Therapeutic Recreation
• 1-2 years documented experience working with dementia and mental health challenges
• 1-2 years knowledge of and documented experience with therapeutic recreation assessment techniques, establishing treatment plans, program development, implementation, documentation and evaluation

Desired Certifications

• GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach)
• CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention)
• Montessori
• CPR/First Aid

Additional requirements

• Regular access to email / internet
• Current Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance certificate, TB test, and COVID-19 test
• Covid Vaccination is required
• Your own vehicle will be an asset

Please respond with resume and references. If you have applied in the past please feel free to apply again.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 9 per week

Salary: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Commuter benefits

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

COVID-19 considerations:
Must be fully vaccinated (received both doses)

Application question(s):

• Have you received both Covid Vaccinations?
• Do you have your own vehicle and can you take clients for outings in your car

Experience:

• documented: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• degree/diploma in Rec Therapy, Activation, or SSW-G (preferred)

Work Location: In person