Recreation Therapist - Bso Lead- Full Time - Hamilton

Extendicarecedarsvilla

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Behavioural supports ontario (bso)
Older adults with responsive behaviours
Interprofessional team model
Extendicare Hamilton is seeking a Recreation Therapist for their Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) team, aimed at enhancing care for older adults with responsive behaviors. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Therapeutic Recreation, relevant clinical experience, and strong interpersonal skills

Job Summary

  • This position will hold multiple accountabilities to Extendicare Hamilton, HNHB BSO, and Ontario Health West.
  • Plan, facilitate and implement purposeful individualized therapeutic recreation founded on interest, need and ability in accordance with established policies.
  • Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Extendicare Hamilton is seeking a Recreation Therapist for their Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) team, aimed at enhancing care for older adults with responsive behaviors. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Therapeutic Recreation, relevant clinical experience, and strong interpersonal skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO)
  • older adults with responsive behaviours
  • interprofessional team model
  • individualized therapeutic recreation
  • prevent responsive behaviours
  • brain health promotion

Nice-to-have

  • positive person-family centred values
  • flexibility and adaptability
  • collaborative nature
  • cultural diversity awareness
  • compassionate, mission-driven team

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

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