Recreation Therapist - BSO Lead- Full time - Hamilton

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Qualifications

• Relevant clinical experience (3–5 years as a Recreational Therapist) working with older adults and care partners in long-term care and community settings
• Experience working within an interprofessional team model; long-term care setting preferred
• Experience implementing quality improvement initiatives
• Experience supporting the lived experience of older adults living with dementia or at risk of responsive behaviours and their care partners
• Experience with electronic documentation, including assessments, and care planning functions
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge working with individuals with various forms of dementia, delirium, complex mental health, substance use, other neurological conditions, including those with or at risk of responsive behaviours and the effects on care partners
• Knowledge and familiarity with recent research and best practices for our patient population and ability to apply this knowledge
• Knowledge and understanding of all pertinent legislation and policies, including the Long-Term Care (LTC) Homes Act, the Personal Health Information and Protection Act (PHIPA, 2004), the Mental Health Act and other pertinent legislation
• Knowledge of internal and external community resources
• Demonstrated patient-family-care partner focus and commitment to the Mission, Vision, Values and goals of BSO, Extendicare Hamilton and respective partner agencies
• Plan, facilitate and implement purposeful individualized therapeutic recreation founded on interest, need and ability in accordance with established policies, primary care and clinical team collaboration, and overall plan of care and within the scope of practice
• Enhance the positive impact and spread of BSO (1:1 and group) therapeutic modalities to address and prevent responsive behaviours, while adapting to individual changing needs
• Promote brain health through engagement activities tailored to maintaining skills and abilities and focused on validation, individual success, and social stimulation
• Work in collaboration with all care partners to find the best possible quality care solutions for the patient/family
• Create and nurture continuous improvement of Behavioural Support and organizational practices for improved system co-ordination
• Support the spread of improvement practices with internal team members (e.g. activation and restorative teams) regarding overall prevention of responsive behaviours through therapeutic programming or education
• Actively participate in all relevant professional development as coordinated at the regional, hub and local level as guided by HNHB BSO Structure
• Participate in and/or facilitate referral-based complex case reviews
• Actively engage in BSO quality improvement initiatives within the organization and as part of the regional structure
• Monitor, document, and evaluate therapeutic activities and relevant literature
• Formulate individualized therapeutic program plans and goals
• Conduct evaluation of practices using measurable outcomes
• Maintain accurate, complete, organized and legible clinical records
• Maintain and submit standard data collection, as required by the regional lead organization ( HNHB BSO ) and Ontario Health West
• Pilar Henderson Executive Director, Extendicare Hamilton [email protected]
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• At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.
• We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
• Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
• We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
• Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.
• Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected].
• We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.