Director of Activities
3 weeks ago
Temporary Full-Time PSS Exeter Villa, Exeter, ON, CA
30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1054
Qualifications:
A Diploma or Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology or other related field from a college or university.
Experience working in Long-Term Care/Retirement. Management experience an asset.
Responsibilities:
Ability to develop, coordinate, and implement programs, special events and volunteer services
Ensure that the Long-Term Care programs meet the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the residents
Create a monthly program calendar/newsletter for Long-Term Care and Retirement
Maintain effective connections with the community to encourage community involvement and support for the facility
Provide orientation for co-operative students/volunteers
Ensure that the requirements of the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care Act are implemented throughout the Activity Department programs and policies
Participate in Management meetings and projects
Skills:
Computer Program Skills including comfort using:
Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel and more; Activity Pro: Point Click Care; JotForm; Carefeed, DocIt and more
Excellent communication skills: written, spoken, use of social media platforms (FB, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram...)
Demonstrate leadership and organization skills
Ability to multi-task in a busy environment
Energetic and Positive
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Start Date: February 2022 - Apply with Cover Letter and Resume
Job Summary:
Director of Activities and Volunteer Services for:
1. The planning, implementation, co-ordination and evaluations of the Activity Department.
2. Ensure that the requirements of the Nursing Home Act Regulations and Ministry of Health directives pertaining to the Activity Department are
implemented.
3. Ensure the requirements of the Retirement Home Act regulations and directives pertaining to the Activity Department are implemented.
4. Ensure that the requirements of CARF Accreditation and standards pertaining to the Activity Department are implemented.
5. Implementing policies and procedures.
6. Nursing programs meet the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the residents.
7. Assisting with the orientation and in-service education of staff, volunteers and coop education students as required.
8. Maintaining effective systems of management reporting and internal control.
9. Providing appropriate reports to the Administrator.
10. Recommending the purchase of equipment and supplies necessary to operate the programs satisfactorily.
11. Maintain contact with the community and stimulates community involvement and support for the facility.
12. All other tasks necessary to ensure excellent Quality Activity programming.
13. Plan and edit the monthly newsletter
15. Complete Health and Safety inspections as required.
16. Maintain inter-departmental communication.
Functions and Responsibilities:
o Report directly to the Administrator
o To record and maintain resident assessments, interests, attendance and complete quarterly summaries.
o To record all resident attendance on Activity Pro.
o To plan, organize, implement, direct and evaluate activity programs to meet resident’s needs and interests.
o To operate with the policies and procedures of the facility.
o To develop and maintain effective communication with the Administrator, other department heads and members of the team.
o To participate in management team meetings and projects.
o To assess each resident upon admission to determine his or her individual needs.
o To complete program portion of RAI assessments, RAPs and care plans. Maintain each quarterly thereafter or as required.
o To work in conjunction with the Director of Rehab/ Assistant Activity Director to ensure that all resident receive quality activity programs.
o To assist, as required, in monthly resident council meetings and convey concerns rose to these meetings to the appropriate disciplines.
o Is knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights, and endeavors to respect and promote it.
Creates an atmosphere, which encourages resident participation and innovative ideas from the care team.
o Participate in MDT conferences.
o Ensure continuous Quality improvement through tracking of departmental indicators and team involvement.
o Plans and Budgets in conjunction with Director of Rehab/ Assistant Activity director all activities and volunteer programs.
o Participate in fire drills and other emergency response drills.
o Performs any other duties as required by the Administrator
Recreational and Social Activities Qualifications as per LTC Act
67. (1) Every licensee of a long-term care home shall ensure that staff members providing recreational and social activities in the home,
(a) have a post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university; or
(b) are enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field. O. Reg. 79/10, s. 67 (1).
(2) The licensee shall cease to employ as a recreational and social activities staff member a person who was required to be enrolled in a program described in clause (1) (b) if the person ceases to be enrolled in the program or fails to successfully complete the program within three years of being hired. O. Reg. 79/10, s. 67 (2).
(3) This section does not apply with respect to a staff member who was providing recreational and social activities in the home immediately before the coming into force of this section. O. Reg. 79/10, s. 67 (3).
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