Location: Toronto, ON (Bathurst and Queen)
MUST BE AVAILABLE:
**Weekday and/or weekend mornings/afternoons to work with a young adult client 3x/week for 2 hour sessions each**
**A 2 hour session can pay $28.25/hr. (including the documentation bonus and $7.50 travel fee that is paid per session)**
**Must be double vaccinated for Covid-19****You will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test completed no earlier than 2 weeks before starting sessions**
Jackson Therapeutic Recreation is cutting edge agency offering TR services on a one-to-one basis. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to help people in the community live meaningful lives through recreation and leisure activities. Our work schedules are flexible and can be tailored to meet your needs. All employees receive complimentary access to our JTR Online Learning Centre, a library of e-courses and resources. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, have excellent communication skills, establish relationships quickly and have a passion for the field of Therapeutic Recreation. For more information on working with us please visit our website at https://www.jacksontr.com/
Responsibilities:
Provide Interventions
- Fulfill the regular role and duties of long term care recreation staff, facilitating recreation interventions for residents living with cognitive impairments, mental health issues and physical disabilities
- No toileting, dressing or feeding will be required
Documentation
- Comply with documentation requirements of the care home
Customer Service
- Develop a positive professional working relationship with facility staff and client family members
- Provide all client services in a timely and professional manner
Minimum Qualifications:
- A diploma/degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies/Therapeutic Recreation or similar
- 1-2 years documented experience working in a long term care setting
Desired Certifications
- GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach)
- CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention)
- Montessori
- CPR/First Aid
Additional requirements
- Regular access to email / internet
- Current Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance certificate, TB test, and COVID-19 test
- Covid Vaccination is required
Please respond with resume and references. If you have applied in the past please feel free to apply again.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $28.25 per hour
Expected hours: 6 per week
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Do you have a degree/diploma in Recreational Therapy/Activation-Gerontology/SSW-Gerontology?
- This position is PART TIME ONLY. Are you interested in only part time hours? (You must answer to be considered)
- Have you received both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine? (You must answer to be considered)
- Do you commute by car or public transit? (You must select one answer to be considered)
Experience:
- long term care/ activation: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
