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Reporting to the Manager, Recreation Therapy, we are currently looking for a Full Time Recreation Therapist to join our Bedford team!
Responsibilities
* Works as an interdisciplinary team member to understand, provide and uphold a person centered approach to care.
* Provides specialized, therapeutic recreation assessments, treatment plans, services, and evaluations in order to assist residents in their specific needs
* Serves as a resource both clinically and administratively to the recreation programmers.
* Mentors students from a variety of disciplines with a focus on students in recreation therapy programs
* Evaluate the global needs in the development and implementation of recreation programs.
Qualifications
* Bachelors degree with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation
* Certification and current registration as a Recreation Therapy Specialist
* Minimum two years’ experience working in recreation a health care setting
* Experience working with a geriatric population considered an asset
* Knowledge of the following: Emergency Protocols, Risk Management Procedures, Falls Prevention Methods, Environmental Hazard Awareness, Customer and Personal Service, Education and Training, Psychology
* Strong Communication, Organizational, Interpersonal, Problem Solving, Time Management, Social Perceptiveness skills
* Must be Supportive, Empathetic/Compassionate, Ethical, Respectful and Professional
* Must have the ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly (8 hour shifts) - Days/Evenings
Effective: July 4, 2025
Salary: As per Northwood Scale
If this exciting opportunity interests you please click “Apply” now.
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