Recreation Therapist

PART TIME HOURS ONLY

Location: Toronto and Etobicoke, , ON

**Must be available weekdays mornings and afternoons**

**Experience with ASD would be an asset**

**A 2 hour session can pay $29.25/hr. (including the documentation bonus and $8.00 travel fee that is paid per session)**

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

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 Interventions

• Fulfill the regular role and duties of long term care recreation staff, facilitating recreation interventions for residents living with cognitive impairments, mental health issues and physical disabilities
• No toileting, dressing or feeding will be required

Documentation

• Comply with documentation requirements of the care home

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 or similar
• 1-2 years documented experience working in a long term care setting

Certifications We Value But Are Not Required

• 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

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

AI will not be used to screen, assess or select applicants.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $29.25 per hour

Application question(s):

• Please list specific days and times you are available weekly
• Do you commute by car or public transit
• This opportunity is PART TIME ONLY. Are you currently working somewhere else?

Experience:

• documented: 1 year (preferred)
• working with individuals with autism: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person