Recreation Therapy Assistant – Acute Medicine Surge 1B – Full Time

Duties:

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

Proficiency in Microsoft office computer applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Ability to work independently to achieve the expected outcomes.
Demonstrated concern and interest in providing quality care and service for patients.
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.

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

All new employees shall be fully vaccinated against COVID 19-prior to their start date. For clarity, fully vaccinated means that 14 days have elapsed after completion of your vaccine series (i.e. full two doses). The Hospital’s Occupational Health team will require evidence of full vaccination prior to an employee’s start date. If not fully vaccinated, the Hospital’s Occupational Health team can assist successful applicants with setting up the necessary appointments to become fully vaccinated, but any start date may be delayed to the date on which a successful applicant becomes fully vaccinated. The hospital’s requirement that successful applicants be fully vaccinated is subject to any accommodation obligations it may have under the Human Rights Code. Employees shall also be required to obtain boosters or other vaccinations related to COVID-19, as deemed necessary by the Hospital, and any failure to do so will be considered wilful misconduct and/or disobedience and will result in the termination of the Employee’s employment without notice or pay in lieu thereof.

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.