Top Benefits
About the role
Location: Aurora, ON
*Must be available for morning or afternoon sessions once per week*
*Must have car and be able to take client for outings in car*
**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**
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
Application question(s):
- Do you have a car and are you able to take clients for outings in your car
- Have you received your Covid vaccinations
Experience:
- documented: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- degree/diploma in TR, SSW-G, or Activation Gerontology (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Jackson Therapeutic Recreation
We help create measurable improvement and happier days.
A day program that comes to you, Jackson Therapeutic Recreation helps individuals and families across Southern Ontario. We deliver 1:1 therapeutic activity programs that help manage health challenges and protect physical, cognitive and social abilities. In-home therapeutic recreation, mental health support and responsive behaviour management, for everyone from children to seniors.
Therapeutic Recreation is the only health profession that is completely dedicated to helping people overcome health barriers and engage in healthy and rewarding leisure activity. Sometimes also referred to as Recreation Therapy, it serves people of any age in a wide variety of settings, such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, drug rehabilitation centres and private homes. The profession is guided in Ontario by a professional association known as Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO). The profession is represented nationally by the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA). Therapeutic Recreation works to optimize health within the scope of a person's abilities and potential. We use tools and therapeutic programs derived from recreation and leisure activities. We make a meaningful difference in people's lives by helping clients and their families get the most out of life and cope with illness, disability or other barriers.
Top Benefits
About the role
Location: Aurora, ON
*Must be available for morning or afternoon sessions once per week*
*Must have car and be able to take client for outings in car*
**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**
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
Application question(s):
- Do you have a car and are you able to take clients for outings in your car
- Have you received your Covid vaccinations
Experience:
- documented: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- degree/diploma in TR, SSW-G, or Activation Gerontology (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Jackson Therapeutic Recreation
We help create measurable improvement and happier days.
A day program that comes to you, Jackson Therapeutic Recreation helps individuals and families across Southern Ontario. We deliver 1:1 therapeutic activity programs that help manage health challenges and protect physical, cognitive and social abilities. In-home therapeutic recreation, mental health support and responsive behaviour management, for everyone from children to seniors.
Therapeutic Recreation is the only health profession that is completely dedicated to helping people overcome health barriers and engage in healthy and rewarding leisure activity. Sometimes also referred to as Recreation Therapy, it serves people of any age in a wide variety of settings, such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, drug rehabilitation centres and private homes. The profession is guided in Ontario by a professional association known as Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO). The profession is represented nationally by the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA). Therapeutic Recreation works to optimize health within the scope of a person's abilities and potential. We use tools and therapeutic programs derived from recreation and leisure activities. We make a meaningful difference in people's lives by helping clients and their families get the most out of life and cope with illness, disability or other barriers.