Activation Therapist Jobs

Health Services – Long Term Care

Regular Part Time opportunites - no guarantee of hours

Salary Range $28.35 - $30.08 (plus 14% in lieu of benefits)

Work mode onsite

Location Malton Village - 7075 Rexwood Road, Mississauga

Hours of work various shifts including every other weekend

Who we are 

Care. Compassion. Love. Respect - The Long-Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

What you will do in this role

Reporting to Supervisor, Resident Support Services (or designate) you will assist the Activation Department to formulate, implement, evaluate and modify various individual and group therapeutic modalities which meet the restorative, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical needs of residents with responsive behaviours

• Coordinate and implement appropriate outreach services
• Maintain good relationships and effective communication with the residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
• Assist the Rehabilitation Assistant to perform some restorative care programs/activities
• Implement and conduct specialized programs that enhance self-esteem and self-worth, i.e., reminiscing and current events
• Activation Therapist responsibilities as per job description
• Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops, etc. as directed by the Supervisor, Resident Support Services
• Conduct assessments of residents’ recreation and leisure needs
• Maintain appropriate records in accordance with the policies and procedures and legislated standards of the Centre

What The Role Requires

• Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties
• Computer skills are required
• Two (2) year Diploma in Activation or Recreation Therapy from a Community College or University is required
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision, innovative, with the ability to organize and assess programming
• Must possess teaching skills to convey techniques to guide residents and families
• Availability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends
• Must have a valid CPR/First Aid certification

Skills/Abilities

• Must have effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
• Must have organizational skills to prioritize work and coordinate scheduling with other members of the health care team
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Interview Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology

Please note Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peel’s Long Term Care Homes are required to provide the following information prior to hire

• TB Skin Testing
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check

It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs of the above noted checks

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,500 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact [email protected].

Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.