Regional Municipality of Peel
Activation Therapist
Health Services – Long Term Care
Two – Regular Part Time opportunites – 32 hours per pay period
Salary Range: $28.35 – $30.08 (plus 14% in lieu of benefits)
Work mode: onsite
Location: Tall Pines – 1001 Peter Robertson Blvd, Brampton
Hours of work: various shifts including every other weekend
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:
Reporting to Supervisor, Resident Support Services (or designate) you will 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
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Implement and conduct specialized programs that enhance self-esteem and self-worth, i.e., reminiscing and current events
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Conduct assessments of residents’ recreation and leisure needs
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Coordinate and implement appropriate outreach services
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Assist the Rehabilitation Assistant to perform some restorative care programs/activities
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Maintain good relationships and effective communication with the residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
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Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc. as directed by the Activation Services Supervisor
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Maintain appropriate records in accordance with the policies and procedures and legislated standards of the Centre
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Activation Therapist responsibilities as per job description
What the role requires
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Two (2) year Diploma in Activation or Recreation Therapy from a Community College or University is required
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Must have a valid CPR/First Aid certification
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Computer skills are required
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Must possess teaching skills to convey techniques to guide residents and families
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Must be able to work with minimum supervision, innovative, with the ability to organize and assess programming
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Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties
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Availability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends
Skills/Abilities:
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Must have organizational skills to prioritize work and coordinate scheduling with other members of the health care team
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Must have effective oral and written communication skills
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Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
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Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology
Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel’s Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire:
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Vulnerable Sector Police Check
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TB Skin Testing
It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs of the above noted checks
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.
You may have seen or heard Peel Region’s presence in the media surrounding the announcement and tabled legislation by the Ford government regarding the structure of our municipal government. At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community, and want to ensure you are informed and up to date. Regardless of governance models that support the residents of Peel, skilled and qualified talent is, and will be, needed to deliver services to the community that we serve. Peel Region remains committed to working with all partners, providing information to inform decisions. For additional information and latest updates about the governance announcement, please visit our News Release webpage.
As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.
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 175,000 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 6,500 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.
The Region of Peel 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.
The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact [email protected].
Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
System ID: 2023-12821
Position Type and Status: Regular Part-time
Job Industry (Choose up to 3 industries) (EN): Government and Public Sector, Long Term Care
Career Level (EN): Experienced
Post End Date: 7/3/2023 11:55 PM
External Company Name: Regional Municipality of Peel
External Company URL: www.peelregion.ca