Recreation Therapist - Bso Lead- Full Time - Hamilton

Extendicarefortmcleod

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Compensation will be discussed during the recruiti...
Not specified (assumed to be onsite based on the nature of the role)
Therapeutic recreation degree/diploma
Tro/ctra membership
Registered recreation therapist certification
Extendicare Hamilton is seeking a full-time Recreation Therapist to lead the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) initiative aimed at enhancing care for older adults with responsive behaviors. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Therapeutic Recreation, relevant certifications, and experience working with older adults in various care settings

Job Summary

  • This position enhances and expands the scope of Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) teams, supporting older adults with responsive behaviours across the health care continuum.
  • The role involves planning, facilitating, and implementing individualized therapeutic recreation programs, promoting brain health, and collaborating with care partners to find quality care solutions.
  • Extendicare offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive suite of benefits, and may utilize AI tools to support recruitment, ensuring an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Extendicare Hamilton is seeking a full-time Recreation Therapist to lead the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) initiative aimed at enhancing care for older adults with responsive behaviors. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Therapeutic Recreation, relevant certifications, and experience working with older adults in various care settings.

Salary

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process; Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package; Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Therapeutic Recreation degree/diploma
  • TRO/CTRA membership
  • Registered Recreation Therapist certification
  • older adults with responsive behaviours
  • interprofessional team collaboration
  • electronic documentation
  • quality improvement initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • person-family centred values
  • flexibility and adaptability
  • cultural diversity awareness
  • Indigenous Cultural Competency Training
  • Teepa Snow Positive Approach to Care

Key Requirements

  • Therapeutic Recreation degree/diploma
  • TRO/CTRA membership
  • Registered Recreation Therapist certification
  • 3–5 years clinical experience
  • Experience with dementia/responsive behaviours
  • Experience with electronic documentation

Work Rights

Not specified

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