Recreation Therapist - Bso Lead- Full Time - Hamilton

Extendicarebeaconhill

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Behavioural supports ontario (bso)
Older adults with responsive behaviours
Interprofessional team model
** Extendicare Hamilton is seeking a full-time Recreation Therapist to lead the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) initiative, enhancing care for older adults with responsive behaviors. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Therapeutic Recreation, relevant clinical experience, and skills in collaborative, patient-centered care. **

Job Summary

  • The Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) initiative aims to better support older adults with responsive behaviours through system coordination, integrated service delivery, and knowledgeable care teams.
  • This role involves planning, facilitating, and implementing individualized therapeutic recreation to address and prevent responsive behaviours, while promoting brain health and social stimulation.
  • Extendicare offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive suite of benefits, and utilizes AI tools to support recruitment while ensuring human oversight and an equitable hiring process.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Extendicare Hamilton is seeking a full-time Recreation Therapist to lead the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) initiative, enhancing care for older adults with responsive behaviors. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Therapeutic Recreation, relevant clinical experience, and skills in collaborative, patient-centered care. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO)
  • older adults with responsive behaviours
  • interprofessional team model
  • individualized therapeutic recreation
  • prevent responsive behaviours
  • quality improvement initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • person-family centred values
  • flexibility and adaptability
  • collaborative nature
  • cultural diversity awareness
  • positive representation and advocacy

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

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