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In-Home Recreation Therapist
Sault Ste. Marie
Healthcare, Social Services
POSTED: 1 day ago
Employer
Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District
ES Job ID
7975
Closing Date
July 26, 2026
Salary
$22.36+ Benefits and RRSP Contributions
Duration
Full Time
Description
Job Description
8:30 to 4:30. Mostly weekdays but weekends and evenings may be required. Develop individualized recreation therapy programs to provide activation and respite to clients and care partners. Travel within the Sault and Algoma District is expected. Must have a valid driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle. Promote the understanding of safe and therapeutic recreational activities among families, staff, and the public. Build awareness of the program with referring agencies, families, and the public.
Evaluate program at specified intervals
Responsibilities
Receive referrals to the program from Intake and Scheduling Coordinator. Develop and maintain a caseload of clients. Collaborate on assessing potential clients and determining eligibility and appropriateness to the Recreation Therapy program. Complete intake and recreation assessments with client and care partners. Develop a program plan for clients regarding recreation/activity programming. Conduct programs with clients on a weekly basis, to carry out identified recreation activities, as well as provide respite for the care partner Provide education for families and/or in-home care partners regarding appropriate activities for the client. Evaluate the effectiveness of programming provided to clients. Maintain accurate and timely documentation for clients in an electronic documentation system. Support with the transition from a client’s home to long-term care homes as necessary. Act as a resource for inquiries from the public regarding recreation/activation. Represent the Alzheimer Society and people affected by dementia on community committees as requested. Provide awareness of the Recreation Therapy program to health care providers, referring agencies, and the public. Maintain program statistics and submit them to the Executive Director monthly. Act as preceptor for student placements as requested. Adhere to program standards and Alzheimer Society policies and procedures. Assume responsibility for personal upgrading in knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease, and ongoing professional development. Participate in fundraising and other team development activities. Assume other functions that may be assigned by the Manager, Respite Services/Executive Director. Valid driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, daily access to a vehicle and verification that the vehicle is insured for work purposes
Required Skills
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Recreation Therapy. Other health disciplines may be considered given appropriate combination of education and experience. Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Experience working with persons living with dementia and their families. Experience developing recreational programs to support individual needs as well as facilitating group activities.
Experience with documentation
Knowledge of community health care agencies. Current Standard First Aid/CPR certification.
Ability to work cooperatively with staff, community partners and volunteers
Competency with Microsoft Office applications. Valid driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, daily access to a vehicle, and verification that the vehicle is insured for work purposes.
Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
Requirements
Note: An offer of employment is conditional upon a satisfactory vulnerable sector check and a two-stage TB test.
How To Apply
Please send letter of application and resume to
Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District
Attention: Lisa Porco Planting, Manager Respite Services
61 Great Northern Road,
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
lisaporcoplanting@alzheimeralgoma.org
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In-Home Recreation Therapist
Sault Ste. Marie
Healthcare, Social Services
POSTED: 1 day ago
Employer
Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District
ES Job ID
7975
Closing Date
July 26, 2026
Salary
$22.36+ Benefits and RRSP Contributions
Duration
Full Time
Description
Job Description
8:30 to 4:30. Mostly weekdays but weekends and evenings may be required. Develop individualized recreation therapy programs to provide activation and respite to clients and care partners. Travel within the Sault and Algoma District is expected. Must have a valid driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle. Promote the understanding of safe and therapeutic recreational activities among families, staff, and the public. Build awareness of the program with referring agencies, families, and the public.
Evaluate program at specified intervals
Responsibilities
Receive referrals to the program from Intake and Scheduling Coordinator. Develop and maintain a caseload of clients. Collaborate on assessing potential clients and determining eligibility and appropriateness to the Recreation Therapy program. Complete intake and recreation assessments with client and care partners. Develop a program plan for clients regarding recreation/activity programming. Conduct programs with clients on a weekly basis, to carry out identified recreation activities, as well as provide respite for the care partner Provide education for families and/or in-home care partners regarding appropriate activities for the client. Evaluate the effectiveness of programming provided to clients. Maintain accurate and timely documentation for clients in an electronic documentation system. Support with the transition from a client’s home to long-term care homes as necessary. Act as a resource for inquiries from the public regarding recreation/activation. Represent the Alzheimer Society and people affected by dementia on community committees as requested. Provide awareness of the Recreation Therapy program to health care providers, referring agencies, and the public. Maintain program statistics and submit them to the Executive Director monthly. Act as preceptor for student placements as requested. Adhere to program standards and Alzheimer Society policies and procedures. Assume responsibility for personal upgrading in knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease, and ongoing professional development. Participate in fundraising and other team development activities. Assume other functions that may be assigned by the Manager, Respite Services/Executive Director. Valid driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, daily access to a vehicle and verification that the vehicle is insured for work purposes
Required Skills
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Recreation Therapy. Other health disciplines may be considered given appropriate combination of education and experience. Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Experience working with persons living with dementia and their families. Experience developing recreational programs to support individual needs as well as facilitating group activities.
Experience with documentation
Knowledge of community health care agencies. Current Standard First Aid/CPR certification.
Ability to work cooperatively with staff, community partners and volunteers
Competency with Microsoft Office applications. Valid driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, daily access to a vehicle, and verification that the vehicle is insured for work purposes.
Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
Requirements
Note: An offer of employment is conditional upon a satisfactory vulnerable sector check and a two-stage TB test.
How To Apply
Please send letter of application and resume to
Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District
Attention: Lisa Porco Planting, Manager Respite Services
61 Great Northern Road,
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
lisaporcoplanting@alzheimeralgoma.org
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