Recreation Therapist - Bso Lead- Full Time - Hamilton

Extendicare West Oak Village

Hamilton, Canada
Compensation will be discussed during the recruiti...
Older adults with responsive behaviours
Interprofessional team collaboration
Therapeutic recreation modalities
The Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Recreation Therapy position is newly created to enhance and expand the scope of BSO teams across the healthcare continuum

Job Summary

  • The Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Recreation Therapy position is newly created to enhance and expand the scope of BSO teams across the healthcare continuum.
  • This role involves planning, facilitating, and implementing individualized therapeutic recreation to address and prevent responsive behaviours, promoting brain health and collaboration with care partners.
  • Extendicare provides competitive compensation, a comprehensive suite of benefits, and is committed to an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process.

Matching Summary

The Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Recreation Therapy position is newly created to enhance and expand the scope of BSO teams across the healthcare continuum.

Salary

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process; Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package; We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • older adults with responsive behaviours
  • interprofessional team collaboration
  • therapeutic recreation modalities
  • quality improvement initiatives
  • individualized therapeutic program plans

Nice-to-have

  • positive person-family centred values
  • flexibility and adaptability
  • strong collaborative nature
  • cultural diversity awareness
  • positive advocacy

Key Requirements

  • Therapeutic Recreation degree/diploma
  • Membership with TRO/CTRA
  • Registered Recreation Therapist (R/TRO) certification
  • 3–5 years clinical experience
  • Experience with electronic documentation

Work Rights

Not specified

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