Sdp Recreation Aid

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada COSTI Immigrant Services Full time

**Duties**:

- Develop, plan, and deliver culturally safe and linguistically competent activities to support elderly persons living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia.
- Build and maintain constructive relationships with each client and family members to enable productive and effective communication and ensure sustainable and holistic care support plan.
- Lead and assist in the implementation of recreational activities, ensuring that seniors actively participate and enjoy themselves. Foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all participants.
- Ensure clients’ dignity, privacy and rights are well respected and protected in the program.
- Support the implementation of health and safety regulations in accordance with program requirements and organizational guidelines.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of seniors during recreational activities, considering any physical limitations or special needs. Be alert to safety concerns and respond promptly.
- maintain confidentiality of client’s information, care plan and records.
- Work collaboratively with other service team members, placement students, volunteers, and families, ensuring participants’ holistic needs are met.
- Organize and maintain supplies, equipment, and materials needed for various activities. Ensure they are well-stocked and readily available.
- Participate in team meetings and attend case management meetings with family and clients.
- Provide support to caregivers including planning and facilitating caregiver education and support groups.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary diploma in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, recreational therapy or a related field.
- Recreational therapy experience, especially as it relates to seniors with physical or cognitive impairment.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in providing supportive care and/or services to seniors in a group setting.
- Familiarity and understanding of Portuguese culture.
- **Must be fluent in Portuguese.**:

- Demonstrated ability in developing, implementing and evaluating programs.
- Passionate about working with individuals with the diagnosis of dementia.
- Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic individual capable of planning and executing a wide range of activities tailored to seniors with dementia.
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, Excel, and online platforms is essential.
- Must have current WHMIS, First Aid training and Food Handling certificates (or willingness to obtain).
- Required to provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Police check. The VSS must have been completed within the past 6 months.
- Must be fully vaccinated or be exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to request information establishing the validity of the exemption.

**Location**:

- Humber River Hospital, 2111 Finch Ave W, Toronto

**Duration of Position**:

- December 14, 2024

**Starting Salary Range**:

- $50,632 - $53,083 per annum + benefits

**Posting Date**:

- 2024-10-25

**Closing Date**:

- 2024-11-08

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