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Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care —Penetanguishene, ON
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- Temporary
- Bilingual
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or…
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Recreation Therapy Assistant (TFT)

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Penetanguishene, ON

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Job details

Temporary | Full-time
4 days ago

Skills

Bilingual
French
Class F Licence
Post-secondary education
English
High school diploma or GED
Organizational skills
Lifeguard Certification
Class G Licence
Communication skills

Full job description

POSITION TITLE

Recreation Therapy Assistant

SHIFT TYPE

Days, evenings and weekend as per schedule

DEPT/PROGRAM

Beckwith A

JOB CLASS

Patient Care Assistant

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Temporary Full Time up to 1 year

RATE OF PAY

$27.95-$29.37 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

75 hrs bi-weekly

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

VACANCY TYPE

Existing Vacancy

Open

POSTING DATE

June 12, 2026

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

NUMBER

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.

The Clinical Manager of Beckwith A is currently seeking a Temporary Full Time Recreation Therapy Assistant. The incumbent will be designated to a primary area and may also provide recreation services across all areas of Waypoint including Community, Regional and Provincial programs. Incumbents work under the direction of the Recreation Therapist (RT) to deliver recreation therapy services, assist in the delivery of participatory and goal oriented programs and services to meet the leisure related needs of patient/clients and contribute to the continuum of services.

Visit https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team for information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Working under the direction of Recreation Therapists (RT), the Recreation Therapy Assistant (RTA) develops and facilitates participatory recreation programs and delivers recreation therapy services while considering the client’s strengths and abilities
Provide input which will enable the RT to conduct assessments, develop intervention plans or evaluate client’s progress in relation to the intervention plans
Report leisure-related feedback to the RT from clients and/or caregiver(s) on a day-to-day basis as well the collection and input of pertinent program data.
Under the guidance of the RT, ensure that patient/client goals and intervention plans are addressed and communicate feedback from/about the client to the RT.
Maintain, deliver and account for recreation equipment as required and ensure than an up to date inventory in sustained.
Maintain recreation facilities such as recreation centres, fitness equipment, swimming pool, skating rink by performing minor maintenance tasks such as blowing snow and flooding the rink etc., cleaning and ensuring adequate levels of chemicals in the pool, providing regular maintenance of the bicycles etc.
Ensure the safety and security of staff, patients and the public, adhering to all policies, procedures and practices relative to the working environment, including maintaining an awareness of potential risks, clients/patients mental status and behaviors.
Support patients and clients when managing disruptive behaviours (CPI, etc.) and using discretion when handing out or assigning equipment.
Performs all work at all times in compliance with all hospital policies and procedures and legislation (Occupational Health &Safety Act, Fire Code, WHMIS, etc.) relevant to health and safety, security (including relational/therapeutic security) and potential risk hazards, and in particular, “duties of the worker” as defined in Section 28 of the OH&S Act.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of post-secondary education in Therapeutic Recreation or related field
Registration with TRO as R/TRO DIP preferred
Valid Class G Driver’s License in good standing is required. Class F is an asset
National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certification Required/Asset
Preference for forensic mental health experience
Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
Demonstrated teamwork, interpersonal and organizational skills
Proven written and verbal communication skills; and a proven ability to adapt readily to change
Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values, and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills

WHAT WE OFFER:

Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
Participation in the employee referral program
Professional training & development opportunities for eligible staff
Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

HOW DO I APPLY?

Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint by close of business (4:00 pm) on June 22, 2026 quoting Job ID WC26-142. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified. Waypoint does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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