Wellness Partners (TRI Bickle Centre)

Union: Non-Union
New or Replacement role: Replacement
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: TRI E.W. Bickle Center
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Manager
Salary: $27.56 - $34.45 per hour
Hours: 37.50 hours per week
Status: Temporary Full Time (12 months or may extend) 
Shifts: Days/Evenings/Weekends
Closing Date: July 21, 2026

Job Summary

Based on the functional guidance of Interprofessional Team, plan and administer activities and programs developed by care teams to meet the needs of CCC patients. Assist in the evaluation of the activity programs

Duties

• Promote the benefit of activities to patients
• Leads activity and related programs with individuals and in groups
• Ensures the safety of patients during activities including environmental safety and patients’ equipment.
• Participate in program development and decision making as required
• Provide feedback to team regarding patient participation and general response to activities and out of ordinary behaviour
• Other duties as assigned
• Compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients

• Post secondary Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies and/or related degree required
• Knowledge of Non Violent Crisis Intervention, Infection Control and Risk Management required
• Experience in planning and administering activities for residential complex care patient population that include cognitively impaired and behavioural complex patients
• Interprofessional team experience preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support at Health Provider Level
• Ability to facilitate and work with volunteers
• Strong knowledge of office computer applications, databases and other general office equipment
• Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills required
• Knowledge of confidentiality requirements and an ability to carry out these requirements to the fullest
• Sound judgment and ability to work independently
• Knowledge of health policies and legislation preferred
• Must be proficient in English both written and verbal
• Good attendance is required

Why Join UHN:

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages 
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment 
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.  

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.