Recreation Therapy Assistant- Acute Medicine Surge 1B- Part Time

Duties:

  1. Be an active member of the interdisciplinary team. Attend family meetings as necessary to provide information and input into individual client and group programs.
  2. Provide activity programs and services under the direction of the full time Activity Therapist(s)
  3. Assist in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of appropriate activities for the various patient populations within the Medical 1B unit.
  4. Collaborate and communicate with the Activity Therapists on all levels of programming and identify any opportunities for improvement.
  5. Compliance with legislative, organizational and departmental regulations, standards and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control.
  6. Record and input statistical data into the Infomed System and Communicate with MDS office.
  7. Meet with new admissions to advise them of the programs and services offered. Refer to the monthly activity calendar.
  8. Responsible for personal development and skill building. 
  9. Responsible to maintain current status with all unit communication, education and information.
  10. Engage in the annual self evaluation and performance development process.
  11. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:             

  • Diploma or Degree in Recreation and Leisure studies or related field.
  • Current BCLS certification.

Experience:

  • Experience in recreational programming

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

  1. Proficiency in Microsoft office computer applications.
  2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  3. Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
  4. Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
  5. Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
  6. Ability to work independently to achieve the expected outcomes.
  7. Demonstrated concern and interest in providing quality care and service for patients.
  8. Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the SAH Employee Standards of Performance.

Note:  Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.