Recreation Aide

3 days ago

North York, Canada Humber Meadows LTC - Toronto, ON Full time

**High level details**:

- **$22/hour**:

- **Full-time permanent employment**:

- **6-week rotation of shift schedule.**:

- **Supportive work culture.**:

- **On-site parking available.**

Come join us at our new Home

Humber Meadows Long-Term Care Home is looking for a Recreation Aide to engage and support our residents live their best lives through movement, engagement and fun activities.

Reporting into the Director of Programs, as the Recreation Aide you are responsible for planning and facilitating events at the home to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation. You are also responsible for the implementation of daily, weekly, and monthly activities and other logistics that may be involved in making the events possible. This includes ensuring all events are well provisioned, they are within budget and adhere to all safety procedures.

Here is an extended list of your responsibilities as a Recreation Aide:
**RECREATION & WELL-BEING**
- Plan, schedule, and effectively facilitate programs at HMLTC ranging from small to large groups, and during special events to meet the needs of the residents.
- Assist with coordinating and communicating programs, purchase supplies, decorate, set up, oversee, assist residents, clean up, document, and evaluate programs.
- Establish a working relationship with residents/families and coworkers to meet their needs by using therapeutic communication.
- Support the residents in in achieving high-quality social and personal experiences.
- Support families and team members' in understanding the importance of Resident choices in relation to recreation and leisure education and participation.
- Observe and report changes in physical ability of the residents to the home area nurse or manager.
- Collaborate with other therapy programs such as pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, and to connect the Long-Term Care residents with the community

**CLERICAL DUTIES**
- Support Recreation Therapy Assistants when needed with resident assessments, establish goals and interventions based on the residents' identified needs and concerns.
- Support Recreation Therapy Assistants in documenting quarterly, major change and annual reviews along with care plans.
- Record attendance and keep recreation participation and interest records as required including progress notes.
- Assist with inventory control and provide input in equipment selection.
- Participate in quality management program as required: audits, home’s committees, and other initiative.

**OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE**
- Report any equipment malfunction to the Director of Resident Programs.
- Contribute to a culture of relationship-based care by improving safety, quality, resident and staff satisfaction within HMLTC.
- Incorporate numerous essential components and, using recognized approaches and resources, develops and nurtures leadership, staff, families, and care partners to be person-centered and relationship focused.

**CUSTOMER SERVICE**
- Fosters a positive work environment, as well as customer service in all aspects of care.
- Carries oneself in a professional manner at all times and in reference to the Team Member Code of Conduct; maintaining professionalism while interacting with all stakeholders at all times.
- Works/provides support to the HMLTC team as requested to support residents.
- Other duties as assigned.

Required education and experience include:

- Diploma or better in Recreation/Leisure or related field.

Required education and experience include:

- Diploma or better in kinesiology or related field.
- Diploma or better in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.

Required experience includes:

- 1-2 years of experience working in Long Term Care with specialized knowledge of Gerontology.

Preferred experience includes:

- 1-2 years of equivalent experience in program planning, implementation, and evaluation

We believe in and support our diverse workforce, understanding fostering an inclusive work environment is a key part of successful growth. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to working with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Humber Meadows LTC Home requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19? This includes COVID-19 vaccination and 2 booster shots.
- We are located at 2109 Finch Avenue West. Are you able to reliably commute to our Home?
- Our employees are required to demonstrate immunity against TB. Are you able to demonstrate proof of immunity? This typically requires a 1 or 2 Step Test, which must be conducted before you

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