Therapeutic Recreation Volunteer - Toronto Grace Health Centre
About the Organization:
The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) is a mission of The Salvation Army. Toronto Grace is a 150-bed facility located in the heart of downtown Toronto, and is renowned for the compassion, clinical excellence and patient-centred care we provide. The heart of patient-centred care is recognizing that each person has individualized priorities and goals, and each care plan reflects this. Through understanding and appreciating the complexity of day-to-day life, Toronto Grace provides care for individuals with multifaceted chronic diseases who require Complex Continuing Care, Post Acute Care Rehabilitation, Palliative Care and Integrated Transitional Services.
Although we are a growing organization, we continue to maintain a strong sense of community and a focus on building teams who are committed to our mission and strategic goals. Further information about Toronto Grace is available on our web site at http://www.torontograce.org.
About the Program and Role
Therapeutic Recreation volunteers are integral members of the TR team and help in the delivery of therapeutic recreation and leisure programs for our complex care and rehabilitation patients. A broad range of programs at the hospital support quality of life, engage patients in meaningful activities and help to maximize independence and social interaction.
This opportunity will be a great fit for students in the Therapeutic Recreation degree program or Recreation and Leisure Services diploma program. TR Volunteers support both group programs and individual activities. Volunteers in this role work alongside the therapeutic recreation staff and will have an opportunity to gain experience working with patients in a health care environment. Where appropriate, volunteers may have the opportunity to plan and deliver leisure activities under the direction of the supervising recreation therapist.
Qualifications:
We are looking for students who are enthusiastic about the area of therapeutic recreation, have an interest in helping individuals with chronic illness and have the ability to relate well to a range of patients from higher functioning to those with communication and cognitive impairment.
Commitment required: Minimum of one year on a weekly basis for our year round program. We are currently looking for volunteers from Monday to Friday from 10-12 PM and 1 -4 PM.
We are located at 650 Church Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 2G5, accessible by TTC along the Yonge/Bloor subway line. Free parking is available for the volunteers.
The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) is a mission of The Salvation Army. Toronto Grace is a 150-bed facility located in the heart of downtown Toronto, and is renowned for the compassion, clinical excellence and patient-centred care we provide. The heart of patient-centred care is recognizing that each person has individualized priorities and goals, and each care plan reflects this. Through understanding and appreciating the complexity of day-to-day life, Toronto Grace provides care for individuals with multifaceted chronic diseases who require Complex Continuing Care, Post Acute Care Rehabilitation, Palliative Care and Integrated Transitional Services.
Although we are a growing organization, we continue to maintain a strong sense of community and a focus on building teams who are committed to our mission and strategic goals. Further information about Toronto Grace is available on our web site at http://www.torontograce.org.
About the Program and Role
Therapeutic Recreation volunteers are integral members of the TR team and help in the delivery of therapeutic recreation and leisure programs for our complex care and rehabilitation patients. A broad range of programs at the hospital support quality of life, engage patients in meaningful activities and help to maximize independence and social interaction.
This opportunity will be a great fit for students in the Therapeutic Recreation degree program or Recreation and Leisure Services diploma program. TR Volunteers support both group programs and individual activities. Volunteers in this role work alongside the therapeutic recreation staff and will have an opportunity to gain experience working with patients in a health care environment. Where appropriate, volunteers may have the opportunity to plan and deliver leisure activities under the direction of the supervising recreation therapist.
Qualifications:
We are looking for students who are enthusiastic about the area of therapeutic recreation, have an interest in helping individuals with chronic illness and have the ability to relate well to a range of patients from higher functioning to those with communication and cognitive impairment.
Commitment required: Minimum of one year on a weekly basis for our year round program. We are currently looking for volunteers from Monday to Friday from 10-12 PM and 1 -4 PM.
We are located at 650 Church Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 2G5, accessible by TTC along the Yonge/Bloor subway line. Free parking is available for the volunteers.