Recreation Therapist - BSO Lead- Full time - Hamilton
Core
Lead a therapeutic recreation program for older adults with responsive behaviours in long-term care settings, focusing on brain health and preventing behavioral issues through individualized and group activities.
Role type
Senior Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (BSO Lead)
Builds
Purposeful therapeutic recreation programs and brain health engagement activities for residents with dementia and responsive behaviours.
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care / Behavioral health
Required skills
Therapeutic Recreation degree/diploma, Registered Recreation Therapist (R/TRO) certification, dementia care expertise, interprofessional collaboration, quality improvement, clinical documentation, cultural competency
Preferred skills
P.I.E.C.E.S.TM, U-FIRST, Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA), Montessori/Dementia methods, Mental Health First Aid, Indigenous Cultural Competency, Teepa Snow training
Technologies
Electronic documentation systems, data collection tools
Responsibilities
Plan and facilitate individualized therapeutic recreation programs, enhance BSO therapeutic modalities to prevent responsive behaviours, collaborate with care partners on quality care solutions, monitor and evaluate therapeutic activities, formulate program plans and goals, maintain accurate clinical records.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership/accountability