Recreation Therapy Assistant

Union: SEIU West Park
Number of vacancies:  1
New or Replacement Position:  Replacement
Site: West Park
Department: Recreation Therapy Services
Reports to: Program Service Manager
Hours: 26.25  Weekly
Wage Range: $29.68 to $30.24
Status: Permanent Part-time (0.7FTE)
Closing Date: March 19, 2026

Position Summary 

Take an active role in contributing to the conceptualization, execution, and assessment of a diverse range of recreation programs and services. Collaborate closely with our dedicated team to help design and develop engaging activities that cater to the unique preferences and needs of our clients.

Duties

•  In partnership with the Recreation Therapist, collaborate in the design of therapeutic recreation programs.

•  Implement recreation participation programs to meet patient interests.

• Contribute to the recreation therapy intervention plan and actively report significant changes observed to Recreation Therapy team and appropriate stakeholders.

• Participate as a member of the interprofessional team(s).

• Provide supervision to volunteers, high school co-op students, college placement students and others as requested.

•  Maintain Recreation Therapy records such as GRASP, MDS, recreation statistics, program descriptions and evaluations timely and accurately.

• Responsible for ongoing informal evaluation of recreation programs.

• Consider program requirements such as facilities, budget, equipment, and supplies; purchase and maintain supplies as necessary

•  Prepare posters, employee expense forms, equipment set up requests, and Recreation Therapy calendar; book entertainment, complete patient meal forms and Stores order forms as required.

•  Participate in the orientation/mentorship of new staff and colleagues as required.

• Identify continuous learning opportunities that support skill and knowledge development related to the position.

• Engage in evidence-informed, person-centered practices as they relate to recreation therapy.

• Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors including:

• Compliance with the safety standards of the hospital and applicable legislation

•  Identification and prevention of safety issues and problems

•  Taking corrective action, where possible

• Attendance at safety meetings/training/updates in accordance with the Centre’s standards

•   Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the centre’s core values and helps patients get their life back

• Evidence of good performance history and attendance record