JOB OVERVIEW

The Program Therapist reports to the Programs Manager and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate programs, outings and events that meet the residents’ physical, social, emotional, intellectual, cognitive, spiritual and cultural needs.
Please note this is a Full Time Temporary Position.

Qualifications :

• Has a post-secondary diploma or degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, gerontology or other related fields from an Ontario post-secondary institution
• OR has a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate granted in another jurisdiction that, in the reasonable opinion of the licensee, is equivalent to the diploma, degree or certificate described above.
• Or in the reasonable opinion of the Home, have the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience providing recreational and social activities to perform the duties required of this position.
• Experience working with seniors, experience/training in GPA, PIECES and U FIRST
• Modeling a person-centered living philosophy as well as embracing the Butterfly Model in the Home Areas
• Experience planning, implementing and evaluating programs
• Computer literate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of interRAI-MDS – AIS certified, if not must be completed successfully within one (1) year of being hired

• Complete documentation and accurate records as required including: Program guides, participation tracking, monthly statistics, recreation assessment, , Quarterly documentation, interRAI-MDS/CAPS , regular care plan updates based on residents’ status, progress notes and all assessments needed to determine residents’ recreation and rehabilitation needs.
• Plan and implement programs based on resident assessments, offering new, creative and innovative recreational programs to residents on an ongoing basis
• Plan and implement special events, community-based programs and outings
• Evaluate and make adaptations to programs as appropriate
• Complete equipment assessments and ensure that residents have access to appropriate assistive devices as required (i.e. wheelchair, walker, magnifying devices.)
• Participate in department meetings, home area meetings, and multidisciplinary care conferences.
• Ensure effective communication and good human relations with residents, residents’ families, volunteers and staff
• Ensures that posters, notices, and calendars are up to date, attractively displayed and accessible for residents to view and read.
• Initiate media notices re: creative programming in conjunction with the Programs Manager
• Develop and maintain community contacts and resources.
• Work with different community-based agencies and groups to deliver programming to residents
• Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and to understand which indicators are publicly reported.
• Required to participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results.

Qualifications :

• Has a post-secondary diploma or degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, gerontology or other related fields from an Ontario post-secondary institution
• OR has a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate granted in another jurisdiction that, in the reasonable opinion of the licensee, is equivalent to the diploma, degree or certificate described above.
• Or in the reasonable opinion of the Home, have the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience providing recreational and social activities to perform the duties required of this position.
• Experience working with seniors, experience/training in GPA, PIECES and U FIRST
• Modeling a person-centered living philosophy as well as embracing the Butterfly Model in the Home Areas
• Experience planning, implementing and evaluating programs
• Computer literate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of interRAI-MDS – AIS certified, if not must be completed successfully within one (1) year of being hired.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager at kmanji@iggh.org
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Application question(s):

• This role requires working every other weekend, along with various weekday shifts (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., and 11:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.). Please confirm that you are able to commit to this schedule.
• If you had the creative freedom to design and introduce a new program or activity for our residents, what would it be? (Beyond the traditional options like bingo or musical entertainment).
• How would you describe yourself?

Work Location: In perso