Job Description

The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation\'s seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

Position Overview

Provide a fulfilling day-away experience for individuals with varying degrees of dementia, memory loss, physical ailments (e.g. stroke), cognitive disabilities, and provide respite for caregivers. Ensure the needs (physical, social, cognitive, creative) of these individuals are addressed, and enhance each ones\' quality of life based on past and current interests.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assessment / Programme Development:

• Evaluate needs of clients and families
• Develop monthly event and activity calendars for caregivers
• Develop, review, implement and evaluate activities for each client
• Arrange for nursing assessment when necessary
• Assess in compliance with building protocols, dietary requirements, health and safety, WHMIS, Lambton County Policy and Procedure Manual, client charts, and day book routine

Programme Implementation:

• Supervise and assist clients during meal time and snack time
• Set up and clean up meals
• Promote, encourage and assist clients in socialization, activities of daily living, and communication
• Ensure safe practices and procedures in carrying out all duties

Administration:

• Document as required - i.e., attendance, and client information
• Requisition supplies for programme, and activities
• Conduct ongoing audits
• Liaise with Community/Other departments on site
• Keep knowledge base current regarding aging and community supports
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients\' families
• Attend monthly staff meeting and check e-mail and voice mail daily

Assessments:

• Conduct new resident and quarterly recreational assessments, occupational therapy assessments and referrals, as assigned; physiotherapy assessments and communication requests for referral; W/C and equipment referrals and assessment; Logo transfer assessments; referrals for speech/swallow assessments; and dietary needs assessments

Transportation:

• Contact families/caregivers for programme cancellations due to inclement weather

General:

• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position\'s Physical Demands Analysis

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements
Direct Supervision: Not applicable
Indirect Supervision: Not applicable
Functional Authority: Provide general direction to volunteers in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator or Supervisor, Support Services

Qualifications

Minimum Formal Education

• Completion of Grade 12
• Degree or Diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, or Gerontology.
• Safe Food Handlers, Smart Serve

Experience

• Three to four years of experience working with seniors and assisting with activities of daily living
• Communication techniques, conflict resolution and knowledge, understanding, and experience with different types of dementia

A valid Ontario driver\'s license and use of a vehicle.

The County of Lambton is an equal opportunity employer servicing our diverse communities. The County of Lambton is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This information is available in an alternative format upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability. Although we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information required by this posting/advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone 519-845-0801 or Toll-free at 1-866-324-6912.

County of Lambton