Recreation Restorative Aide

5 days ago

ChathamKent, Canada Chatham-Kent Full time

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has openings for permanent casual Recreation/Restorative Aides 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, recreation and leisure studies, kinesiology, or other related field; or;
- Is enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field

**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
- There are no guaranteed hours for this position, however you must be available for a minimum of 22.5 hours and work 3 of 4 weekends a month
- This position works weekday hours, with afternoon, evening and weekend hours
- casual positions, 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 a largely unsupervised capacity. A Vulnerable Sector Screen is required (Fixing Long-Term Care Act section 252 O. Reg. 246/22)

  • Recreation Restorative Aide

    1 week ago

    Chatham-Kent, 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...

  • Recreation Restorative Aide

    2 weeks ago

    Chatham-Kent, Canada Chatham-Kent Full time

    The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent casual 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...

  • Student Recreation/restorative Aide

    3 weeks ago

    Chatham-Kent, Canada Chatham-Kent Full time

    The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has openings for two Recreation/Restorative Aide students at Riverview Gardens Long-Term Care Home. **Job description** The Recreation/Restorative Aide Students will be covering on call and vacation relief only. This position will start on approximately May 2, 2024, for period up to September 15, 2024. **Essential...

  • Recreation Restorative Aide

    4 weeks ago

    Municipality Of Chatham-Kent, Canada Municipality of Chatham-Kent Full time

    The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has openings for permanent casual Recreation/Restorative Aides 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...

  • Recreation Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    Chatham-Kent, Canada Jarlette Full time

    Join Our Team as a Recreation Coordinator! Part-time - 25 hrs/week Jarlette Health Services is a family-centric organization that has built a tradition of excellence in making an outstanding difference in the lives of the residents, families, employees, and communities it serves. As a proudly Canadian organization, with 14 Long Term Care Homes and 7...

  • Recreation Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Chatham-Kent, Canada St. Angela's Meadow Retirement Lodge Full time

    Join Our Team as a Recreation CoordinatorPart-time - 25 hrs/weekJarlette Health Services is a family-centric organization that has built a tradition of excellence in making an outstanding difference in the lives of the residents, families, employees, and communities it serves. As a proudly Canadian organization, with 14 Long Term Care Homes and 7 Retirement...

  • Manager, Recreation

    2 weeks ago

    Chatham-Kent, Canada Chatham-Kent Full time

    The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent full-time Manager, Recreation & Community Engagement in the Recreation & Community Engagement Services division.Job descriptionThe Manager, Recreation Services is responsible for ensuring that high-quality recreation programming opportunities are available, accessible and improve quality of life...

  • Recreation Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    Chatham-Kent, Canada St. Angela's Meadow Retirement Lodge Full time

    Join Our Team as a Recreation Coordinator! Part-time - 25 hrs/week Jarlette Health Services is a family-centric organization that has built a tradition of excellence in making an outstanding difference in the lives of the residents, families, employees, and communities it serves. As a proudly Canadian organization, with 14 Long Term Care Homes and 7...

  • Recreational Gymnastics Coach

    2 days ago

    Chatham-Kent, Canada Great Lakes Gymnastics Center Full time

    Great Lakes Gymnastics Center is a privately owned and operated gymnastics center located in Chatham, off Richmond Road. GLGC is seeking recreational coaches who are outgoing, reliable, team-oriented and have great interpersonal skills. Team members must love to work with kids at various age and skill level and have the ability to work alone and take...

  • Student Junior Recreation

    2 weeks ago

    Chatham-Kent, Canada Municipality of Chatham-Kent Full time

    The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has openings for Jr. Recreation Staff Students for the summer of 2024. These positions will work up to 24 hours per week. These positions will start approximately July 2, 2024 for a period up to August 30, 2024. To be considered for the first round of interview, please submit your application by March 8th. Job description ...

  • Student Junior Recreation

    4 weeks ago

    Municipality Of Chatham-Kent, Canada Municipality of Chatham-Kent Full time

    The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has openings for Jr. Recreation Staff Students for the summer of 2024. These positions will work up to 24 hours per week. These positions will start approximately July 2, 2024 for a period up to August 30, 2024. To be considered for the first round of interview, please submit your application by March 8th. Job...

  • Coordinator, Cemeteries

    4 weeks ago

    Chatham-Kent, Canada Chatham-Kent Full time

    The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a temporary full-time Coordinator, Cemeteries in the Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries division. This temporary full-time opportunity is for a period up to May 2025. **Job description** The Coordinator, Cemeteries is responsible for coordination of cemetery sales, monument installations, genealogical...

  • Youth Drop in Program Staff

    4 weeks ago

    Chatham-Kent, Canada YMCA of Southwestern Ontario Full time

    **Join the Y Youth Drop In Team!** Be the Spark! Join our passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada, offers settlement services to newcomers to Canada, operates 2 overnight camps and 16 Health & Fitness branches across...

  • Resident Attendant

    3 weeks ago

    Chatham-Kent, Canada Jarlette Full time

    **Join Our Team as a Resident Attendant!** **Full Time** Jarlette Health Services is a family-centric organization that has built a tradition of excellence in making an outstanding difference in the lives of the residents, families, employees, and communities it serves. As a proudly Canadian organization, with 14 Long Term Care Homes and 7 Retirement...

  • Resident Attendant

    4 weeks ago

    Chatham-Kent, Canada St. Angela's Meadow Retirement Lodge Full time

    **Join Our Team as a Resident Attendant!** **Full Time** Jarlette Health Services is a family-centric organization that has built a tradition of excellence in making an outstanding difference in the lives of the residents, families, employees, and communities it serves. As a proudly Canadian organization, with 14 Long Term Care Homes and 7 Retirement...

  • Resident Attendant

    2 weeks ago

    Chatham-Kent, Canada St. Angela's Meadow Retirement Lodge Full time

    Join Our Team as a Resident AttendantPart TimeJarlette Health Services is a family-centric organization that has built a tradition of excellence in making an outstanding difference in the lives of the residents, families, employees, and communities it serves. As a proudly Canadian organization, with 14 Long Term Care Homes and 8 Retirement Lodges across...

  • Personal Support Worker

    5 days ago

    Chatham-Kent, Canada Chatham-Kent Full time

    Job description Essential responsibilities Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies Assist with all activities of daily living including skin care, oral care, hair care, bathing, toileting, dressing, mobility, feeding and recreational activities Ensure the comfort, safety and well-being of residents Observe and report on residents'...

  • Personal Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Chatham-Kent, Canada Chatham-Kent Full time

    **Job description** **Essential responsibilities** - Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies - Assist with all activities of daily living including skin care, oral care, hair care, bathing, toileting, dressing, mobility, feeding and recreational activities - Ensure the comfort, safety and well-being of residents - Observe and report on...

  • Student Aquatic Supervisor

    2 weeks ago

    Chatham-Kent, Canada Chatham-Kent Full time

    Job descriptionThe Aquatic Supervisor Student will ensure that programs are implemented, staff are scheduled and running according to the CK Recreation policies and aquatic procedures; assist in the delivery of our policies and procedures within the recreation department while serving our user base with a positive customer service approach.Essential...

  • Canteen Attendant

    3 weeks ago

    Chatham-Kent, Canada Chatham-Kent Full time

    The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for two temporary part-time Canteen Attendants (Blenheim Arena) in the Recreational Facilities division. This temporary part-time opportunity is for a period up to March 2024. Job description Canteen attendants work at various arenas operating canteen equipment. Essential responsibilities Demonstrate...