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Recreation Therapists

Therapy Moving Forward
Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
Part-time

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible to provide 1 : 1 Recreation Therapy services to clients living in their homes or healthcare settings based on and responsive to their current abilities, strengths, needs, interests, and former lifestyles.

Responsible to lead group programs in public settings for seniors such as Drom Fit, Arts & Crafts or other activities AND collaborate with current or potential partners to create new and exciting programs to meet the needs of seniors and special populations across the Niagara Region.

  • A minimum of 2-3 years current experience in the recreation field working with seniors or special populations.
  • Excellent theoretical knowledge of the aging population.
  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Valid First Aid Certificate - Required
  • Valid Ontario G Drivers License- Required
  • Drom-Fit Certification (or other such as Yoga, S.A.M. Steps, Laughter Yoga)- An Asset.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, this position requires the successful candidate to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate.
  • Must be a confidant & motivated self starter and have an excellent rapport with people.
  • Must have a good attendance record. Currently scheduled PART-TIME for a variety of 1 : 1 clients and group programs across the Niagara Region our candidate MUST have an open and flexible schedule and be willing to travel and work WEEKENDS if needed, additionally their is potential to work full time eventually.

This is a unique opportunity to work independently with a variety of populations in different settings where there are growing opportunities for your hard w

Company Description

If you are a Recreation Therapist currently living in the Niagara Region, you may qualify for an

exciting opportunity at Therapy Moving Forward.

Working collaboratively with numerous private clients and community partners, Therapy

Moving Forward Inc. provides 1 : 1 Recreation Therapy and group programming to support and

improve the well-being of local seniors and their families across the Niagara Region

Company Description

If you are a Recreation Therapist currently living in the Niagara Region, you may qualify for an r nexciting opportunity at Therapy Moving Forward.

r nWorking collaboratively with numerous private clients and community partners, Therapy r nMoving Forward Inc. provides 1 : 1 Recreation Therapy and group programming to support and r nimprove the well-being of local seniors and their families across the Niagara Region

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