Activation Therapist - Tall Pines LTC

Position Details

• Location: Brampton
• Salary Range: $31.99 - $33.94 hourly plus 14% in lieu of benefits
• Status and Hours of Work: Regular Part Time with no guarantee of hours; shifts include 8AM - 4PM, 10AM - 6PM, 11AM - 7PM; candidates must be available to work every other weekend and holidays
• Work Mode: Onsite
• Department: Health Services – Long Term Care

Job Description

Join our diverse team and be part of our vision. Think big. Channel your creativity. Make a difference. At Peel Region, we can create lasting impact, together.

Who we are:
Care. Compassion. Love. Respect - The Long-Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

What you will do in this role

• Assist the Activation Department to formulate, implement, evaluate and modify various individual and group therapeutic modalities which meet the restorative, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical needs of residents with responsive behaviours
• Implement and conduct specialized programs that enhance self-esteem and self-worth, i.e., reminiscing and current events
• Conduct assessments of residents’ recreation and leisure needs
• Coordinate and implement appropriate outreach services
• Assist the Rehabilitation Assistant to perform some restorative care programs/activities
• Maintain good relationships and effective communication with the residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
• Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc. as directed by the Activation Services Supervisor
• Maintain appropriate records in accordance with the policies and procedures and legislated standards of the Centre
• Perform duties as per Activation Therapist job description

What the role requires

• Post secondary diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, Gerontology or other related field from an Ontario post secondary institution, or equivalent diploma/degree from another jurisdiction
• Valid Class G driver’s license
• Valid Class F license or willingness to obtain
• Valid CPR/First Aid certification
• Computer skills
• Teaching skills to convey techniques to guide residents and families
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, innovative, with ability to organize and assess programming
• Physical ability to perform all delegated duties
• Availability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends
• Food Handler Certification
• Smart Serve Certificate

Skills/Abilities

• Organizational skills to prioritize work and coordinate scheduling with other healthcare team members
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Interview Process

Our recruitment process will be completed using video technology. Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• TB Skin Testing
• Successful candidates are responsible for associated costs of above checks

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident-focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request.