Region of Peel

Activation Therapist

Region of Peel

part-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Mississauga • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$32 - CA$34 per hour

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • A valid Class F license may be required
  • 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
Benefits
  • 14% in lieu of benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
therapeutic modalitiesprogram implementationassessment of recreation needsrestorative care programsoutreach servicesrecord maintenancecomputer skillsteaching skillsprogram organizationprogram assessment
Soft Skills
effective communicationrelationship buildinginnovationability to work with minimum supervisionorganizational skillsself-esteem enhancementself-worth enhancementteam collaborationadaptabilityempathy
Certifications
CPR certificationFirst Aid certificationFood Handler CertificationSmart Serve Certificate