AddressJoin our Northwood Team!
Since 1962, Northwood has led the way as Nova Scotia's most dynamic continuing care organization committed to innovation and change. Northwood is the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada and is recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice, but we like to call it the power of love! When life changes, and society changes, Northwood leads the way, incorporating revolutionary designed, responsive care. From new ideas to new technologies, we are empowered to do this, because our focus is on people!
Northwood is currently accepting applications for a Full-Time Recreation Therapy Programmerat Bedford Campus!
Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation
- Minimum of one year of experience in the delivery of Recreation Therapy programs within a long term care environment.
- Demonstrated skills in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of Recreation Therapy Programs and services
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis according to Northwood's corporate standard
Responsibilities:
- Facilitates and participates in the implementation of recreational therapy programs that are based on the needs, interests, and capabilities of residents
- Plans, implements, and evaluates recreational and leisure activities
- Trains and supervises volunteers; Builds and maintains professional volunteer relationships
- Develops and maintains working relationships with residents, families, staff members, and community partners
- Understands and works within the Recreation Therapy service delivery model and department goals and objectives outlined in the Comprehensive Program Plan document
- Participates in the care planning process
- Completes daily administrative tasks (e.g., writes and responds to emails, participates in interprofessional meetings, tracks program attendance)
- Manages and supervises student learning (grade school, college, and university)
- Assesses and manages assigned resident caseload
- Manages the daily operations of recreational facilities
- Organizes, researches and collaborates with the Recreational Therapy team to develop the monthly calendar
Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly (8-12 hour shifts) - Days/Evenings
Effective: January 15, 2024
If this exciting opportunity interests you please click "Apply" now.
To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.northwood.care
Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer that encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
