Join the Northwood team this summer! We are looking for a dynamic individual to be a part of our team for the position of R ecreation Therapy Assistant - Summer Student, Bedford Campus. Reporting to the Lead, Recreation Therapist , an ideal candidate must have: Must be a student taking Therapeutic Recreation at either the university or college level. Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act(1). , Experience in the delivery of recreational/leisure programs with a senior population would be an asset To assist seniors living in care to participate in daily therapeutic recreation programs including music and art based activities. To maximize resident opportunities to enjoy the outdoors through recreational programs in our outdoor spaces, 1:1 interventions. Based on the needs of the facility, the youth will assist in filling gaps arising from non-replaced staff vacations. During this summer work experience, the youth will develop skills in The youth will be part of the recreation therapy team comprised of recreation programmers and Recreation Therapists. They will gain experience in shifting priorities, taking on various team roles including program planner. The youth will contribute to the team goals and responding with new approaches as needed to meet team goals. 30 per hour Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly (Varied shifts)