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Recreationist Jobs in Toronto, ON at Baycrest
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Therapeutic Recreation Services (Apotex)at Baycrest has an opportunity
RECREATIONIST
Position Type:Permanent Full-Time
Shift Type:Day/Evenings, some weekends (subject to change)
Hourly Pay Rate:$27.36 – $34.07
Bi-Weekly Hours:70 Hours
Posting Number:7645
Union:OPSEU 595
Date Posted:April 4, 2024
Internal Closing Date:April 11, 2024
Leisure is an important component of both quality of life and well-being. It allows individuals opportunities for self-determination and utilization of strengths while engaging in meaningful leisure, which is the foundation of Therapeutic Recreation services. Therapeutic Recreation services are offered across the organization.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Works with the Apotex Therapeutic Recreation and Culture & Arts teams to develop and execute therapeutic programs
Completes documentation as required
Attends interprofessional team meetings
Interviews, orients, supervises and sets expectations with volunteers
Contributes to interprofessional team and therapeutic recreation professional development
Coordinates services with other staff/departments
Develops and maintains inventory of program supplies
Qualifications (include but are not limited to):
Completion of a two (2) year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or equivalent
Member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (‘TRO’) or Activity Professionals of Ontario (‘APO’)
Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating creative recreation
Experience in supervision of volunteers preferred
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience with a geriatric population with multiple medical conditions and/or cognitive impairment preferred
Knowledge of community resources an asset
Knowledge of Jewish culture, Holy Days and festivals are an asset
Second language an asset, i.e. Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian or Hungarian
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel required
INTERNAL APPLICANTS:Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS:Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.
FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:
It is a condition of employment that new employees provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start date of employment. This means that all new employees must have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada prior to their start date. In addition, it is a condition of employment that all new hires obtain and submit proof of all required doses of the vaccine and maintain all booster vaccines as approved and recommended by Health Canada.
Applicants who have appropriate written proof of a medical reason, or a reason pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code, for not being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may provide such documentation to the Human Resources department. Such situations will be considered on a case-by-case basis in compliance with Baycrest’s legal obligations.
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Title: Recreationist
Company: Baycrest
Location: Toronto, ON
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