Recreationist, Adult Day Program

2 weeks ago

Vaughan, Canada Circle of Care, Sinai Health Full time

Job Description
Recreationist contributes to recreation planning and conducts recreation activities with groups at the Day Centre. The Recreationist also organizes and promotes both research and evidence-based programs while taking into account the needs and interests of the clients.
**We are looking for**: a full-time, permanent Recreationist
**Salary**: Commensurate with experience.
**Hours of Work**: 34 hours/week. This role is based at our Adult Day Program in Maple. Requires day shifts (8:30am to 4:30pm), a rotation of evening shifts until 7pm, and a rotation of working every third Saturday.
**Reports to**: Supervisor, Adult Day Program

**Responsibilities**:
Recreation Facilities
- Ensures that Day Centre facilities are operated and maintained effectively and safely
- Assists in the preparation and development of the monthly calendars/letters
- Ensures policies and regulations are adhered to
- Monitors the use of recreation equipment and facilities
- Works effectively with all staff at the Day Centre to ensure the safety and well-being of the clients

Recreation Programs Development
- Responsible for the research, development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based programs for clients at the Day Centre
- Performs ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of programs, and adjusts program areas as needed
- Responsible for scheduling programs, entertainment, students and volunteers as required
- Responsible for orientation and supervision of volunteers and students as needed

Inventory Control and Related Duties
- Responsible for overseeing the purchase, planning, design, construction and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas
- Explains principles, techniques and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities and demonstrates use of materials and equipment

Team Building and Leadership
- Actively participates in team initiatives and meetings
- Builds support for agency vision and departmental goals/objectives by communicating, collaborating and leading by example
- Builds rapport with team members to ensure a high performing team
- Looks for daily opportunities to highlight the connection between overall strategy and day-today activities
- Acts as a change agent to positively encourage others and manage change

Risk, Health and Safety Management
- Identifying and reporting health and safety incidents and concerns in a timely manner to the appropriate supervisors and/or funders, documenting incidents in EasyCare and escalating appropriately to the designated supervisors as outlined in the Client Safety Reporting policy (C.01.38).
- Participating in health and safety processes and procedures
- Participating in maintaining a safe workplace environment by cultivating a positive safety culture and encouraging best practices to promote both staff and client safety and well-being
- Participating in all health and safety training initiatives on a regular basis.
- Taking proactive action against client incidents within your scope of practice.
- Developing a plan to identify, manage and/or minimize client safety risks or situations in adherence with risk management operations policies
- Assessing the severity of an adverse client safety/risk event and determining the best follow-up and developing an action plan following the event. Collaborating with funder (ex. HCCSS) and following any additional processes as required.
- Calling emergency services (911) when the client is at an immediate risk of harming themselves or others, or if there is a serious injury and/or imminent harm.
- Evaluating any potential hazards and identifying clients at risk for adverse health and safety events, taking preventative measures when necessary to minimize reoccurrence.
- Reporting all safety events impacting clients, caregivers and families in a timely and honest disclosure.

**Qualifications**:

- Demonstrates sound work ethics and dedication
- A degree in Recreation Therapy or completion of two (2) years community college in Recreation Therapy
- Professional member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Certified
- U-First training an asset
- Experience working with frail and impaired elderly and their families
- Experience working with seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
- Experience in recreational programming for seniors.
- Intermediate computer and writing skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Clear communication skills.
- Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Current CPR training would be an asset
- Able to work occasional evenings on a rotational basis

Additional information

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