Recreation Therapist
Oakwood Commons
Salary: $34,977 – $43,721
This posting is for a new position.
If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!
The Recreation Therapist is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.
As a Recreation Therapist your typical day will impact in the following ways:
• Providing and assessing for recreation therapy activities including outings in accordance with established policy, physician’s orders, and resident plan of care and within the scope of practice.
• Developing and sustaining a plan of care to meet residents’ assessed needs based on individual strengths, needs and interest of residents to establish importance and direction of therapeutic recreation intervention.
• Ensuring that thorough evaluation of assessments, intervention plans, program development and program delivery is consistently being completed to ensure the efficacy of recreation services.
• Guiding recreation therapy assistants ensuring proper documentation is completed MDS/RAI, Activity Pro; observes facilitation of activities, engages in reflective practice to ensure appropriate and thorough programming is taking place.
• Maintaining accurate and complete records of care delivered, documentation, program development and program delivery.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Must haves:
• University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies, and/or a degree in Health Sciences with a post graduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation, from a recognized university or equivalent education and experience.
• Member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO). Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• Member in good standing with BC Therapeutic Recreation Association. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
• Be a registered Recreation Therapist (R/TRO) or in process of registration with TRO. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with seniors.
• Qualifications must meet definition under MDS-RAI guidelines.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.
Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.
Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position
Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.
At Sienna Senior Living, our Purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life. Our work does not stop at providing the highest quality of service and care to our residents - it goes much further. Each and every day, we strive to bring happiness into our residents’ lives by enabling our team to put their passion for their work into action and supporting families to bring joy into our homes.
Sienna is one of Canada’s largest owners and operators of senior living options, with 101 high-quality residences in key markets in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. We offer independent living, assisted living and memory care under our Aspira retirement brand, as well as long-term care, specialized programs and services, and expert management services. Our approximately 15,000 team members are committed to helping residents discover happiness through personalization, choice and community engagement in a comfortable, home-like setting.
Our aim is to consistently create a positive resident experience, along with a high-performing team and workplace culture that are driven by shared Values and a commitment to innovation and excellence. As leaders in the sector, we leverage technology and best practices to constantly set new benchmarks for quality. At the same time, we never lose sight of our vision— to be Canada’s most trusted and most loved senior living provider.
