Recreation Therapist
- Brantford, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Grow Your Career at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS)
At BCHS, we are driven by a bold vision: To Lead Beyond Care. As a two-site community hospital system in Brantford and Paris, Ontario, we serve with purpose, passion, and a deep commitment to the people who rely on us.
Core Values: Be Bold and Courageous | Commit to Excellence | Champion Equity | Be Trustworthy
Four Pillars: Patient-First | People-Centred | Partnership-Based | Progress-Focused
These values reflect who we are, what we stand for, and how we work together to have influence. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare - right here at BCHS.
Why Choose BCHS?
Reporting to the Manager of Therapy Services, the Recreation Therapist will function as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team. The recreation therapist meets the assessed needs of patients, provides treatment interventions and community transition and integration.
Primary Responsibilities
BCHS is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome people from all walks of life, including people of all genders, sexual orientations, racial and ethnic backgrounds, Indigenous identities, abilities, and lived experiences. Inclusion is part of how we deliver better care
We are dedicated to removing barriers and providing accommodations at every stage of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations, please inform us when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a supportive and dynamic work environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and join BCHS in delivering exceptional care with compassion and integrity.
AI Use in Hiring
Brant Community Healthcare System does not use artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or algorithms to screen, assess, or rank candidates during the hiring process; all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.
At BCHS, we are driven by a bold vision: To Lead Beyond Care. As a two-site community hospital system in Brantford and Paris, Ontario, we serve with purpose, passion, and a deep commitment to the people who rely on us.
- Brantford General Hospital – Our acute care hospital offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services.
- The Willett in Paris – Home to our urgent care centre and transitional care services, supporting patients through every step of their healthcare journey.
Core Values: Be Bold and Courageous | Commit to Excellence | Champion Equity | Be Trustworthy
Four Pillars: Patient-First | People-Centred | Partnership-Based | Progress-Focused
These values reflect who we are, what we stand for, and how we work together to have influence. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare - right here at BCHS.
Why Choose BCHS?
- Investing in You – Access to a centralized Education Fund, tuition support, and professional development opportunities.
- Flexible Scheduling – Within a standard work week
- Career Growth – Internal job postings, mentorship programs, and leadership development.
- Predictable Work Locations – Stability and consistency in your work environment.
- Collaborative Team Culture – Work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive, interdisciplinary setting.
- Employee Wellness Matters – Peer Support Team, Wellness Committee, Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families.
- Commitment to Safety – Comprehensive safety programs for all
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits –– Salaries and benefits designed to align with industry standards, reinforcing our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Excellent Pension Plan.
- Diversity & Inclusion – We are actively working to diversify our teams and remove systemic barriers in hiring, retention, and advancement. We track and report on our progress because representation matters. We regularly review our benefits, policies, and programs through an equity lens to meet the needs of our diverse teams. Provide accommodations for religious practices and use trauma-informed policies that support mental wellbeing.
- Recognition & Rewards – Employee appreciation programs and professional recognition opportunities and Corporate Committee
- Community Impact – Make a real difference in patient care and public health every day.
- Choose Civility – Where every interaction matters. Civility and respect shape our workplace, as individuals treat one another - and the communities we serve with dignity, empathy, and cultural awareness. We foster a culture of civility by raising awareness, setting clear expectations, and continually reviewing our policies and practices to ensure respect is at the core of everything we do.
Reporting to the Manager of Therapy Services, the Recreation Therapist will function as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team. The recreation therapist meets the assessed needs of patients, provides treatment interventions and community transition and integration.
Primary Responsibilities
- Performs comprehensive assessments of patients to determine individualized leisure needs
- Develops patient centered treatment goals based on assessment findings
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to facilitate the achievement of overall goals set for the patient
- Demonstrates leadership skills while engaging with the care team to ensure patients are prioritized according to recreation therapy needs
- Plans, implements and evaluates goal focused individual and group leisure programs
- Supports patients and families to link with community resources on discharge
- Actively participates in care team meetings, action rounds and working groups
- Maintains appropriate patient documentation
- Collects accurate workload and other related statistics
- Supervise and support volunteers and recreation therapy students
- Professional accountability to TROs standards of practice
- Minimum 2 years current Recreation Therapist experience in a hospital setting is preferred
- Degree in Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation and/or a related degree as well as a post graduate diploma in Therapeutic Recreation
- Membership eligibility in Therapeutic Recreation Ontario Registered (R/TRO) and/or Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA)
- Current BCLS
- Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability in working with a variety of patient populations within a hospital setting.
- Demonstrated principles of safe patient handling
- Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts
- Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.
BCHS is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome people from all walks of life, including people of all genders, sexual orientations, racial and ethnic backgrounds, Indigenous identities, abilities, and lived experiences. Inclusion is part of how we deliver better care
We are dedicated to removing barriers and providing accommodations at every stage of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations, please inform us when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a supportive and dynamic work environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and join BCHS in delivering exceptional care with compassion and integrity.
AI Use in Hiring
Brant Community Healthcare System does not use artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or algorithms to screen, assess, or rank candidates during the hiring process; all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.
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Responsibilities
Assess patients' leisure needs, develop individualized treatment goals, and plan, deliver, and evaluate goal-focused individual and group recreation programs. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, support patients and families with community transitions, maintain documentation and workload statistics, and supervise volunteers and students.
Requirements
A degree in Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation or a related degree, plus a postgraduate diploma in Therapeutic Recreation, is required; eligibility for membership with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario and/or the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association and current BCLS are also specified. At least two years of current hospital recreation therapy experience is preferred, along with strong teamwork, communication, organization, time management, patient-handling, and attendance capabilities.
Skills
- Recreation Therapy
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Leisure Program Development
- Individual and Group Programming
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Documentation
- Community Resource Coordination
- Patient and Family Support
- Volunteer Supervision
- Student Support
- Communication
- Time Management
- Organization
- Safe Patient Handling
- BCLS
Benefits
- Education Fund
- Tuition Support
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Mentorship Programs
- Leadership Development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Pension Plan
- Employee Recognition Programs
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Sports & Recreation
Keywords
- Recreation Therapy
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Patient Assessment
- Leisure Needs
- Treatment Goals
- Individualized Treatment
- Individual Programs
- Group Programs
- Interdisciplinary Care Team
- Community Transition
- Community Integration
- Patient Documentation
- Workload Statistics
- Community Resources
- Volunteer Supervision
- Student Supervision
- Therapeutic Recreation Ontario
- Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association
- Registered Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- BCLS
- Safe Patient Handling
- Patient Safety
- Care Team Meetings
- Action Rounds