Recreation Assistant

2 weeks ago


Barrie, Ontario, Canada Victoria Village Manor Full time

We have a full time recreation position available We'd love to have you join the team Reporting to the Manager of Recreation, the Recreation Assistant will provide recreation therapies to long-term care residents according to their assessed needs.


Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Provides recreation and leisure activities in accordance with established policy which includes meeting the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs of our residents;
  • Assist in planning for assigned resident area activity calendars in accordance with the care plan goals and preferences of the residents on each home area;
  • Ensures that thorough evaluation of assessments, intervention plans, program development and program delivery is consistently completed to ensure the efficacy of recreation services;
  • Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of programs delivered, documentation, program development and program delivery;
  • Contributes to positive customer service with residents and families in day to day work;
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
  • Bachelor of Arts degree in Recreation and Leisure or related field;
  • Current TB test, Immunization Records and Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector;
  • Minimum 1 to 2 years experience in gerontology and working with seniors;
  • Knowledge of programming needs for older adults diagnosed with dementia;
  • Strong verbal and written communication, assessment and interpersonal skills;
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Point Click Care and Point of Care;
  • Opportunities for growth within the department.

Shift premiums available for evening and weekend shifts.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Pay:
From $21.43 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Onsite gym
  • Onsite parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

Application question(s):

  • Do you have Bachelor of Arts degree in Recreation and Leisure or related field?

Experience:

  • Senior care: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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