Job Description

Responsibilities:

Complete documentation and accurate records as required including: Program guides,

participation tracking, monthly statistics, Intake documentation, Quarterly documentation,

MDS/RAPS, regular care plan updates based on residents' status, progress notes and all

assessments needed to determine residents' recreation and rehabilitation needs.

Plan and implement programs based on resident assessments, offering new, creative and

innovative recreational programs to residents on an ongoing basis

Plan and implement special events, community-based programs and outings Evaluate and make adaptations to programs as appropriate Complete equipment assessments and ensure that resident has access to appropriate assistive

devices as required (i.e. wheelchair, walker)

Participate in department meetings, unit meetings, and multidisciplinary care conferences. Ensure effective communication and good human relations with residents, residents'

families, volunteers and staff

Ensures that posters, notices, and calendars are up to date, attractively displayed and easy for

residents to read.

Initiate media notices re: creative programming in conjunction with the Programs Manager Develop and maintain community contacts and resources. Work with different community-based agencies and groups to deliver programming to

residents

Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and to

understand which indicators are publicly reported.

Required to participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results. Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory

Qualifications:

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

Has a post-secondary diploma or degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies,

therapeutic recreation, gerontology or other related fields from an Ontario post-secondary

institution

OR has a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate granted in another jurisdiction that,

in the reasonable opinion of the licensee, is equivalent to the diploma, degree or certificate

described above.

Or in the reasonable opinion of the Home, have the appropriate skills, knowledge and

experience providing recreational and social activities to perform the duties required of this

position.

Experience working with seniors, experience/training in GPA, PIECES and U FIRST Modeling a person-centered living philosophy as well as embracing the Butterfly Model in

the Home Areas

Experience planning, implementing and evaluating programs Computer literate Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills Knowledge of RAI-MDS - AIS certified, if not must be completed successfully within one

(1) year of being hired.

Second Language (Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, and Eastern European languages are an

asset)

CPR and First Aid qualifications To show evidence of being focused on people's feelings when interacting and knowing how

to turn a task into positive social interaction.

To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals'

rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.

Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including

a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB

testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the

last year), as per Public Health requirements

Two supervisory references required Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to "stay up to

date" with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as

determined by the Employer.

What do we offer you?

Competitive wages Employee benefits Employee perks Employee and Family Assistance Program Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter(TM). Although we

appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and

promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the

recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.