Recreation Therapist - Bso Lead- Full Time - Hamilton

Extendicarekildonan

Hamilton, Canada
Behavioural supports ontario (bso)
Older adults with responsive behaviours
Interprofessional team model
This position enhances and expands the scope of BSO teams by providing direct support and accountability to Extendicare Hamilton, HNHB BSO, and Ontario Health West

Job Summary

  • This position enhances and expands the scope of BSO teams by providing direct support and accountability to Extendicare Hamilton, HNHB BSO, and Ontario Health West.
  • The role involves planning, facilitating, and implementing individualized therapeutic recreation to address responsive behaviours, promote brain health, and find quality care solutions.
  • Extendicare is dedicated to enhancing residents' quality of life and offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and may use AI tools to assist in the recruitment process.

Matching Summary

This position enhances and expands the scope of BSO teams by providing direct support and accountability to Extendicare Hamilton, HNHB BSO, and Ontario Health West.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO)
  • older adults with responsive behaviours
  • interprofessional team model
  • quality improvement initiatives
  • electronic documentation
  • cultural diversity awareness

Nice-to-have

  • positive person-family centred values
  • flexibility and adaptability
  • strong collaborative nature
  • non-stigmatizing communication
  • advocate on behalf of BSO

Key Requirements

  • Therapeutic Recreation degree/diploma
  • Membership with TRO and/or CTRA
  • Registered Recreation Therapist (R/TRO) certification
  • 3–5 years clinical experience
  • Experience with dementia or at risk of responsive behaviours
  • Criminal Reference verification

Work Rights

Not specified

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