Recreation Aide

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Participates in the planning, organizing, implementing and evaluation of recreational programs based on the needs, interests and abilities of those Residents following assessments.

- Maintains appropriate records of planned programs and attendance as they relate to individual residents. Other related records include: cleaning checklists and communication documents.

- Actively encourages residents to attend programs by assisting them to events and coordinate with volunteers as needed.

- Assists residents with activities of daily living, which may include after meal cleaning, transporting, preparation for outings, etc.

- Plans and implements therapeutic exercise programs, in consultation and collaboration with rehab team.

- Accompanies and supervises residents on outings; i.e. museums, picnics, botanic gardens, etc.

- Sets up and cleans areas where programs are held, including decorating to suit the occasion, involving residents as much as possible.

- Responsible for assistance in training, supervising, and evaluating, volunteers and Recreation students in the home.

- Performs all duties in accordance with the written policies and procedures of Extendicare, the facility, and the Recreation Department.

- Performs all duties in a manner that is safe, protects themselves and others, and in-line with Extendicare's OH&S policies and programs in addition to provincial regulations and laws.

- Performs duties in accordance with prescribed sanitation and infection control procedures.

- Respects residents' rights to dignity and privacy and performs duties in a courteous and respectful manner.

- Adheres to "Standards of Employee Conduct", "Commitment to Residents", "Bill of Rights", and "Extendicare Quality Care Standards" as well as the Mission, Vision and Values of Extendicare.

- Works closely and cooperates with other staff and residents. Maintains good working relationships with other departments.

- Participates in committees, meetings, education in-services as required.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Highschool diploma required.

- Must be in enrolled in the Therapeutic Recreation Diploma program or have post-secondary certificate related to Therapeutic Recreation.

- Prior experience with MDS coding and care planning desirable.

- Knowledge and/or experience working with the geriatric population.

- Ability to read and write English as well as to understand verbal and written instructions in English.

- Demonstrates independence, initiative, resourcefulness, creativity, sound judgment and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to communicate effectively with other staff, residents, families, the public and volunteers.

- Strong organizational and time management skills.

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and complete assignments in a timely manner.

- Mentally and physically able to perform duties as well as maintaining regular attendance.

- Computer and technology literacy as required.

- Complete all education as required by Extendicare.

Time Type:

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.