Recreation Therapy Assistant (TPT 0.6 FTE)

RTAs work under the direction of a Recreation Therapist to deliver recreation therapy services. They assist in the delivery of goal-oriented programs and services to meet the leisure related needs of clients. The two main responsibilities of the RTA include: program development and program delivery as well as program observation and reporting. RTAs provide input, which will enable the Recreation Therapist to conduct assessments, develop intervention plans or evaluate a clients progress in relation to the intervention plan. Duties :

• Accepts work assignment directly from the Recreation Therapist and reports directly to the Director of Patient Care Services.
• T he Recreation Therapist Assistant (RTA) supports the supervising Recreation Therapist in implementation of therapist approved services and programs.
• Provide supportive care consistent with resident treatment needs and goals.
• Under the direction of the Recreation Therapist, assists with individual resident treatment program
• Assist in or conducts group activity programs that are therapeutic or general activity programs
• Assist in implementing recreation participation programs to meet resident interests
• Assist resident to practice using assistive or adaptive equipment
• Monitor and report changes, health status to the supervising RT and/or treatment team on a regular basis
• Participate in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives
• Set up and maintain clean and safe resident treatment areas
• Assist in the maintenance of equipment and supplies inventory
• Presents a positive image of the Royal in the community
• Supports the philosophy of the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group Follow the policies and procedures of the Royal as outlined in the Policy & Procedures Manual
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to the Royals Anti-Racism, Harassment, & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary education in Therapeutic Recreation from a recognized College or University
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Class F Drivers License an asset
• Knowledge and experience of safe patient handling asset
• Knowledge and experience in group facilitation asset
• Knowledge and experience in mental health asset
• Valid Police Records Check, for vulnerable sector
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a professional multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Computer literate and capable of coaching patients with respect to computer use.
• Ability to effectively work with a team and communicate with diverse populations.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingualism an asset.