About the role
Company Bio
Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.
Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.
Job Summary
As a member of an inter-professional inpatient rehabilitation team, reporting to the Manager of Medicine Program, the TR will develop, design, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized and group therapeutic recreation/leisure/life skills programs.
Provide leadership with special community-based events and/or group programming to support and encourage the development of optimal social/recreational skills and participation patterns for patients over the age of 18 years of age and/or who have physical, cognitive and/or social disabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation program OR Bachelors Degree in Allied Health program, with post graduation from a recognized Therapeutic Recreation degree program
- Membership in Therapeutic Recreation Ontario required.
- Current BCLS.
- Minimum of three years recent and relevant experience in an acute medical and/or long term care setting.
- Experience and belief in the value of working in and committing to a fully integrated interprofessional team model.
- Training or certification in geriatrics preferred.
- Experience in program development an asset.
- Excellent written, verbal and telephone communication skills to ensure effective communication with clients/families, colleagues, health care providers, community agencies, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a strong team player.
- Superior problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Flexibility in scheduling and dealing with fluctuating workload.
- Excellent teaching and facilitation skills.
- Sensitively to multi-cultural issues, particularly with the elderly.
Closing Statement
Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.
About Southlake Health
For 100 years and counting, Southlake Health has built healthy communities through leading edge care with an unwavering pride for people, place and performance. Over the years, Southlake Health has evolved into one of Canada’s top healthcare organizations. It is more than a single centre. Southlake Health is a network of expertise, compassion and excellence that delivers health and wellness, close to home.
With 6,000 staff, medical staff, volunteers and learners, as well as an operating budget in excess of $600 million, Southlake Health operates several sites to deliver care to patients across northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. It also provides specialized cardiac and cancer care to patients as far north as Muskoka and as far south as North York through its regional programs.
Southlake Health is committed to growing alongside the communities its serves. State-of-the-art technologies, advanced research and the latest techniques help patients in every stage of life. In a recognition of its commitment to quality and patient safety, Southlake Health has received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada for the past 16 years. Known as a pioneer in innovative integrated care initiatives, the Southlake@home program has spread across Ontario to ensure care is always within reach.
With support from its communities, Southlake Health will continue to save lives, push boundaries and bring care closer to home for people today and for generations to come. Help us do more by donating at southlake.ca/foundation.
About the role
Company Bio
Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.
Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.
Job Summary
As a member of an inter-professional inpatient rehabilitation team, reporting to the Manager of Medicine Program, the TR will develop, design, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized and group therapeutic recreation/leisure/life skills programs.
Provide leadership with special community-based events and/or group programming to support and encourage the development of optimal social/recreational skills and participation patterns for patients over the age of 18 years of age and/or who have physical, cognitive and/or social disabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation program OR Bachelors Degree in Allied Health program, with post graduation from a recognized Therapeutic Recreation degree program
- Membership in Therapeutic Recreation Ontario required.
- Current BCLS.
- Minimum of three years recent and relevant experience in an acute medical and/or long term care setting.
- Experience and belief in the value of working in and committing to a fully integrated interprofessional team model.
- Training or certification in geriatrics preferred.
- Experience in program development an asset.
- Excellent written, verbal and telephone communication skills to ensure effective communication with clients/families, colleagues, health care providers, community agencies, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a strong team player.
- Superior problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Flexibility in scheduling and dealing with fluctuating workload.
- Excellent teaching and facilitation skills.
- Sensitively to multi-cultural issues, particularly with the elderly.
Closing Statement
Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.
About Southlake Health
For 100 years and counting, Southlake Health has built healthy communities through leading edge care with an unwavering pride for people, place and performance. Over the years, Southlake Health has evolved into one of Canada’s top healthcare organizations. It is more than a single centre. Southlake Health is a network of expertise, compassion and excellence that delivers health and wellness, close to home.
With 6,000 staff, medical staff, volunteers and learners, as well as an operating budget in excess of $600 million, Southlake Health operates several sites to deliver care to patients across northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. It also provides specialized cardiac and cancer care to patients as far north as Muskoka and as far south as North York through its regional programs.
Southlake Health is committed to growing alongside the communities its serves. State-of-the-art technologies, advanced research and the latest techniques help patients in every stage of life. In a recognition of its commitment to quality and patient safety, Southlake Health has received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada for the past 16 years. Known as a pioneer in innovative integrated care initiatives, the Southlake@home program has spread across Ontario to ensure care is always within reach.
With support from its communities, Southlake Health will continue to save lives, push boundaries and bring care closer to home for people today and for generations to come. Help us do more by donating at southlake.ca/foundation.