Activities Assistant- Casual Every Second Weekend

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Salvation Army Grace Manor Ottawa Full time

**Major Responsibilities**

Under the direction of the Activity & Volunteer Manager, plans and implements recreation programs to meet the needs and interests of the Residents.

**Specific Responsibilities**
- Assists in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the resident of the facility in collaboration and under the supervision of the Activity & Volunteer Manager.
- Promotes and supports a team environment.
- Works co-operatively with the Activity & Volunteer Manager, all staff and volunteers.
- Assists in the maintenance of appropriate department records including admission, quarterly and annual assessments and participation statistics.
- Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff from other departments.
- Shares responsibility for the care, inventory and organization of the equipment and supplies in the department.
- Assists in maintaining a safe environment for the residents and staff by following safety policies and procedures, reporting hazardous situations and equipment in the appropriate manner.
- Attends education sessions within the home and in the community in order to keep informed on current trends in LTC and programming for seniors.
- Maintains a good attendance record according to Salvation Army policy.
- Participates in team conferences to plan, develop and assess individual resident care plans.
- Involves residents as much as possible in programming, encouraging and allowing them to do as much as possible for themselves.
- Cares for facility pets as assigned.
- Assist with feeding on assigned unit.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Activity & Volunteer Manager.
- Swipes in and out at the start and end of each shift using the Employee time clock.

**Working Conditions**
- Flexible shifts, evening and weekend work may be required minimum two weekend availability per month
- Prolonged standing and walking.
- Lifting and moving residents, equipment and supplies.
- Repeated bending and stooping.
- Exposure to resident elements through regular resident contact.
- Stress resulting from dealing with resident care needs and time pressures.

**Health and Safety Responsibilities**
- Is aware of employee’s responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self and all others living or visiting the home.
- Is alert to and promptly reports all actual or potential hazardous situations to immediate supervisor. Does not operate faulty equipment.
- Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MDS or facility policy.
- Promptly reports personal injury to supervisor or charge nurse and seeks first aid as needed.
- Participates in fire safety demonstrations and fire drills, and knows the facility fire and disaster plan. Is a competent person as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

**Qualifications**

**1. Education and Experience**
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university, or be enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field. (Must complete within three years)
- Experience working with seniors, experience in LTC an asset.
- Experience in planning, organizing and implementing meaningful programs.
- Computer skills.

**2. Personal/Special Requirements**
- Physically ability to carry out responsibilities and able to cope effectively with stress.
- Ability to develop and maintain rapport with elderly residents.
- Ability to work cooperatively with all managers and staff and create a working climate that is positive and mutually supportive.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Commitment to the care of the elderly.
- An energetic, patient and compassionate person who respects and enjoys working with seniors.

Part-time / On call hours with potential for more. Available one weekend a month or more

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $23.21 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing and Care, infection control policies are in place and being strictly followed. Protective equipment is provided by the home. The safety of our residents and staff is our top priority

Application question(s):

- Do you posses a / are you enrolled in a Recreation and leisure studies diploma ?
- Are you legally permitted to work in Canada?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

Work Location: In person

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