Therapeutic Recreationist presso Hamilton Health Sciences

West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH) is a community hospital located in Grimsby, ON and a site of Hamilton Health Sciences. The Therapeutic Recreation Department at WLMH consists of one (1) full-time Therapeutic Recreationist who provides person-centred individual and group activities to inpatients on a slow-paced rehabilitative unit and a medically-acute unit.

• Plan, implement, and evaluate leisure education and therapeutic recreation programs for individuals and groups based on the patient needs identified from the assessment process on both acute and slow paced rehabilitative units
• Assessment, treatment, and leisure education of clients on acute and slow paced rehabilitative units
• Facilitate involvement from family with the therapeutic recreation treatment plan
• Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Liase with health professionals and relevant community agencies and resources making referrals as appropriate
• Coordination and supervision of volunteers and students in the Recreational Therapy Department
• Complete administration tasks as assigned

Monday - Friday days; occasional evening and weekend work as determined by program schedule and events

This position is temporary until March 2026

1. A degree (preferred) or diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies/Therapeutic Recreation from a recognized institution
2. Minimum two years recent experience in a clinical setting, preferably long term care
3. Eligible for membership in provincial, national and/or international Therapeutic Recreation Associations
4. Commitment to existing TRO Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, and professional development
5. Current First Aid and CPR Certification
6. Knowledge of, and documented experience with, therapeutic recreation assessment techniques, establishing treatment plans, program development, implementation, and evaluation
7. Previous managerial/coordination experience preferred
8. Demonstrated willingness to work with patients who have physical, cognitive and/or behavioral  disabilities
9. Demonstrated excellence in communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills
10. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Meditech software

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Services at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset 

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

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