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:

Monday to Friday

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

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