Temporary - Recreation Therapist Assistant - UH Medicine

Who We Are

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music.  As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children's Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time. 

Posting Period

Open:       March 28, 2025

Deadline:   April 12, 2025

Non-Union

Department Name

UH Medicine

The Recreational Therapist Assistant (RTA) will support the Recreational Therapist in planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic recreation programs for patients within the inpatient medicine department. The RTA will work closely with patients to enhance their physical, emotional, and social well-being through structured recreational activities.

Temporary Full-Time

Rate of Pay:                           $27.54 per hour - $34.42 per hour

Hours of Work:                      37.5 hours per week

Duration:                               March 2026      

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a two (2) year Diploma in Recreation Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation required
• Proof of current BLS for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C) for which you can provide proof upon request
• Registered Member of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) or eligibility for registration preferred
• Minimum one (1) year recent, related work experience 
• Experience working with diverse patient populations, including those with physical, mental, or social disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a focus on relationship-building and effective teamwork

• Strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care

• Demonstrated advanced ability to assess, plan and implement a personalized approach to service delivery within the guidelines of the Therapeutic Recreation Service Model in accordance with TRO standards of practice
• Clinical expertise in working with medically complex patients, including those with mental illness or neurocognitive disorders

• Proven advanced knowledge of and ability to formally evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic recreation program using validated tools
• Proven ability to conduct training sessions, educational opportunities, and research regarding therapeutic recreation
• Proven ability to advocate on behalf of clients
• Demonstrated professional judgment, conflict resolution, and strong interpersonal communication skills when engaging with patients, families, team members, students, and community partners

• Demonstrated strong knowledge of community resources
• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills and ability to be flexible & adaptable to change
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills including MS Word, email, Power Chart, Internet, and data bases relevant to therapeutic recreation
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC?s Vision, Purpose, and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC?s Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect.  LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.  Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.  Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca .

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.