At Crescent Park Lodge we embrace and celebrate the process of aging by providing quality long term care that is adapted to each of our unique and special residents. Our goal is to make each resident feel welcomed and at home. We encourage and promote living each day to its fullest with inspiration and opportunities. We provide all levels of care for persons with physical, cognitive and social disabilities.

We are currently seeking an energetic, compassionate, and resident-focused Therapeutic Recreationist to join our dynamic care team here at Maple Park Lodge. The successful candidate will be committed to providing the highest standard of care for residents and to creating a positive and supportive workplace.

Becoming an employee at Crescent Park Lodge means that you can also post internally to the other three locations within the same bargaining unit in the Niagara and Burlington regions.

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Recreation Therapist:

$19.17 - $22.09 an hour

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Responsibilities of the Recreation Therapist:

• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group programs based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs.
• Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs, and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Maintain program and resident records according to department policy.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.
• Must support MOHLTC standards, as well as the policies and procedures of the Home

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Requirements of the Recreation Therapist:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or other related field from a community college or university (or be enrolled in and graduating in final semester).
• Knowledge and experience in working with residents with Alzheimer’s and the aging process preferred.
• GPA training & U-First Training, an asset.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.
• Experience with documenting in RAI/MDS and ActivityPro preferred.
• Additional courses and in-services attended will be taken into consideration.
• R/TRO designation a definite asset.

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To apply for a position please submit your resume through Indeed.

Crescent Park Lodge is an equal opportunity employer. We abide by the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request throughout the recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Erie, ON L2A5M5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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