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Recreation Therapist

Closing on: Sep 23, 2025
Job Category: Housing Services
Job Type: Temporary
Job Location: Cochrane

Job Reports to: Facility Manager, Cadence Residence
Salary: $25.97 – $30.81

SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Facility Manager, Cadence Residence, the Recreation Therapist is responsible to develop, implement, facilitate, schedule and evaluate programs and activities that fulfil the social, intellectual needs and interests of the senior residents. The Recreation Therapist is also responsible for leading, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on the outcomes of both newly developed and ongoing programs and activities, with a dedicated focus on promoting the health and well-being of all residents.

The CDSB vision is to further develop a district service environment that is responsive to community needs, which values the individuality of its residents, is respectful to all who receive and deliver services, and fosters personal and professional growth and teamwork among all employees.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION

  • Responsible for the effective daily delivery of programs, activities, and support services to enrich the lives of the residents as well as stimulate their cognitive, physical, emotional and social skills. To develop programs and activities to ensure that the individual’s needs and goals are being met.
  • Keep the residents engaged and interacting with their surroundings. Include educational opportunities, volunteering opportunities, music, news, culture, arts, etc.
  • Build collaborative relationships with the residents and partners in care both internally and externally.
  • Encourage residents to explore their interests and participate in healthy interactions and programs to promote their health and wellbeing.
  • Collaborate with the Cadence Manager in the development of quality indicators.
  • Observe, monitor, analyze, evaluate and report on the outcomes of the newly developed programs. Use tools such as individual assessment to determine their individual strengths, needs and interests. Use feedback forms from individuals, monitor emotional & physical wellbeing and document all outcomes.
  • Outline goals, track progress and participation. Reporting on performance and outcome of organized activities.
  • Activities to focus on social inclusion, mental stimulation, emotional support. Responsible to ensure that residents’ needs are being met and services are delivered to the highest standards.
  • Work collaboratively with onsite staff to achieve goals.
  • Other duties as assigned by Manager.


CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Creative and Innovative: Always discussing and exploring new ideas to provide quality client service and continuously improve the operations.
  • Communication: Listen to clients and communicate in an effective manner
  • Client Focus: Build and maintain customer satisfaction with the services offered, provide excellent service to internal and external clients, respond to changing needs of clients


CORE VALUES

  • Emotional intelligence, communication, teamwork, adaptability and flexibility, judgement, empathy


JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Excellent writing, communication and customer service skills.
  • Demonstrate ability in word processing, outlook, excel, power point and report writing.
  • Ability to work independently and to collaborate with team members and volunteers.
  • Working knowledge of the full range of programs delivered by CDSB Housing Services.
  • Good interpersonal skills are required to communicate with residents, staff, and colleagues, internal and external clients


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • College or university graduate in Social Work, BA in psychology, gerontology or Recreation Therapy
  • Relevant experience working with seniors and vulnerable populations


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Satisfactory vulnerable sector check
  • Bilingualism in accordance with the French Language Services policy


WHAT WE OFFER

  • Employer matched pension plan (OMERS)
  • Employer sponsored group health benefits (including optical, dental, drug, and extended health benefits) for full-time employees
  • Employee and Family Assistance plan, available to spouses and dependents
  • Continuing education and professional development
  • Flexible and compressed work week options are available


An Equal Opportunity Employer

The CDSB operates in accordance with the French Language Services policy.

CDSB welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. The Cochrane District Services Board is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs.

The Board supports diversity in the work environment and ensures that applications from members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the diversification of our workplace are encouraged to apply.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

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