Recreation Aide

4 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Extendicare Full time

Job Description


Job Title

Recreation Aide

Qualifications

Certificate or Diploma in Recreation

OR

diploma in related field with completion of a course in adapted programming and experience in long term care

Technical Competencies

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, Microsoft Word, Excel

Experience

1-2 years recreation experience preferably in a long-term care setting

Duties:

Delivery of resident programming

Understands the concepts, differences and benefits of both Therapeutic and Diversion programs and is able to identify the appropriate use of each form of programming
Assumes responsibility for the maintenance of resident programming/rehabilitation in groups or individually
Communicates changes in resident functional status as related to individual or group programming
Participates in the planning of group and individual program offering suggestions, support and education to staff in the delivery of meaningful activities

Human Resources

Assists in identifying personal education needs
Assists with the development of policies and procedures

Public relations

Fundraising
Liaising with stakeholders e.g.: schools, service clubs

Customer service

Facilitating resident, family and volunteer interaction
Resident programming within the Households and special events and facility programs

Quality Improvement

Obtains feedback from customer and implements improvement strategies
Recommends improvement activities

Key Accountabilities

Examples

Occupational Health and Safety Accountabilities

Carry out all assigned duties in compliance with applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Company policy
Follow safe work practices as directed by their supervisor and as required by the applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation
Participate in all required occupational health and safety training
Use appropriate equipment and wear personal protective equipment or clothing, as required by Extendicare/ParaMed
Report any known or identified health and safety hazards or violations to their supervisor
Refrain from any conduct that puts themselves, workers, contractors or others at risk

Privacy Accountabilities

Respects and preserves the privacy, confidentiality and security of health care and employee information at all times. Violations of this statement include, but are not limited to:

accessing confidential information that is not within the scope of the individual duties
misusing, disclosing without proper authorization, or altering confidential information
disclosing to another person the unique username or password for accessing electronic confidential health care information
using another person’s username or password to access information
discussing confidential information in a public area
leaving confidential health care or employee information in public areas
disposing of confidential information inappropriately

Extendicare’s Code of Business Conduct and Standards of Employee Conduct policies are to be adhered to by the employee groups they apply to at all times.

Time Type:

Full timeWhen you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.


If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare


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.

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