Recreation Restorative Aide

3 weeks ago

ChathamKent, Canada Chatham-Kent Full time

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a temporary part-time Recreation/Restorative Aide at Riverview Gardens Long-Term Care Home.

Job description

The Recreation/Restorative Aide assists with the assessment, programming, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic recreation, leisure and restorative needs within an interdisciplinary team for resident care.

Essential responsibilities

Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies

Work with individual residents to carry out specific exercise or independence restorative training under the guidance of a registered staff member or professional therapist

Prepare or assist with the preparation of monthly activation calendars and ensure all programs are meaningful and planned to meet the interests, abilities, needs and lifestyle preferences of the residents including intellectual, cognitive, social, spiritual, and physical

Prepare descriptions and Program Protocols for resident programs

Prepare and plan for programs including resources and supplies required

Mentor students from local education institutions while on placement

Encourage and motivate residents to participate in activities; provide meaningful opportunities based on choice, preferences and interests

Participate in multidisciplinary conferences as required

Administer Recreation and Therapeutic Recreation Assessments to determine interventions for quality care

Interact with volunteers and community resources; effectively utilize their contributions to enhance residents' lives

Demonstrate leadership abilities and supervise volunteers during programming

Complete documentation (initial assessments, progress notes, care plans, quarterly reviews, care conferences, RAI coding, RAPS and Resident Triggers), entering into computerized charting system

Track and maintain resident participation/attendance records

Complete feedback/audits on resident programs ensuring desired outcomes are achieved

Participate in audits and on workplace quality committees as assigned

Essential qualifications

Possess a secondary school graduation diploma or equivalent education (i.e. GED certificate)

**The successful applicant will possess**:
College diploma or university degree in recreation therapy or therapeutic recreation; or,

College diploma or university degree in recreation with a minimum of three (3) therapeutic courses, or;
College diploma or university degree in a related therapeutic/allied health discipline with a minimum of three (3) university or college therapeutic recreation courses; or,

College diploma or university degree in a related therapeutic/allied health discipline and enrolled in a minimum of three (3) university or college therapeutic recreation courses

**Note**: The Ministry of Long-Term Care requires that a long-term care home shall cease to employ as a recreational and social activities staff member, a person who was required to be enrolled in a program described under (b) above if the person ceases to be enrolled in the program, or fails to successfully complete the program, within three years of being hired.

At least one year experience in an activation department in a health care setting

Strong ability to work independently and with other staff implementing home-wide activities, special events, in-neighbourhood programming, small group focus programs, 1:1 programs and programs geared towards current age and population of residents

Strong communication skills, written and verbal

Basic computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (or similar software program)

Other qualifications

Gentle Persuasive Approach training an asset

Gerontology specialty courses would be an asset

Several years' experience working with clients who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and/or dementia would be an asset

Certifications, memberships, licenses

Current Safe Food Handling Certificate required within six (6) months of hire

Restorative Care Education Certificate Training (RCET through Centre of Activity and Ageing or equivalent) or be enrolled in such a Restorative Care program required

TRO (Therapeutic Recreation Ontario) Registered member or Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA) member an asset

Smart Serve Certification an asset

Work environment/hours of work

This position works mostly indoors

This position works weekday hours, with afternoon, evening and weekend hours

This position is scheduled up to 22.5 hours a week

Must be able to accept, on short notice, call-in hours for days, afternoons, and weekends, which may include four hour shifts and statutory holidays

COVID-19 Vaccination

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent no longer requires a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Although it is not mandatory to be vaccinated, it is highly encouraged.

Background check requirements

This position works with vulnerable residents in a position of trust and authority, on a sustained and regular basis, in

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