Job Description
- **Join our diverse team and be part of our vision. Think big. Channel your creativity. Make a difference. At Peel Region, we can create lasting impact, together.*
- Activation Therapist Health Services – Long Term Care Status and Hours of Work: 3 Regular Part Time with no guarantee of hours - Shifts include 8AM - 4PM, 10AM-6PM, 11:00AM - 7:00 PM (candidates must be available to work every other weekend and holidays)
Salary Range
$31.99 - $33.94 + plus 14% in lieu of benefits Work mode: Onsite Location: Tall Pines LTC - 1001 Peter Robertson Blvd, Brampton ON L6R 2Y3
Who We Are
Care. Compassion. Love. Respect - The Long-Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family. What you will do in this role: Reporting to Supervisor, Resident Support Services (or designate) you will assist the Activation Department to formulate, implement, evaluate and modify various individual and group therapeutic modalities which meet the restorative, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical needs of residents with responsive behaviours Implement and conduct specialized programs that enhance self-esteem and self-worth, i.e., reminiscing and current events Conduct assessments of residents’ recreation and leisure needs Coordinate and implement appropriate outreach services Assist the Rehabilitation Assistant to perform some restorative care programs/activities Maintain good relationships and effective communication with the residents, staff, volunteers and visitors Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc. as directed by the Activation Services Supervisor Maintain appropriate records in accordance with the policies and procedures and legislated standards of the Centre Activation Therapist responsibilities as per job description What the role requires Post secondary diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, Gerontology or other related field from an Ontario post secondary institution, or equivalent diploma, degree in another jurisdiction Must have a valid Class G license Must have a valid Class F license or be willing to obtain Must have a valid CPR/First Aid certification Computer skills are required Must possess teaching skills to convey techniques to guide residents and families Must be able to work with minimum supervision, innovative, with the ability to organize and assess programming Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties Availability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends Food Handler Certification is required Smart Serve Certificate is required Skills/Abilities: Must have organizational skills to prioritize work and coordinate scheduling with other members of the health care team Must have effective oral and written communication skills Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, volunteers and visitors Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias Be bold. Think big. Join us.
