Recreation and Leisure Staff

**Company Biography**

The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

**Position Overview**

Provide recreation, leisure and social opportunities and therapeutic services, during days, evening and weekends. These will include a range of indoor and outdoor activities and outings, scheduled in a manner that allows all residents in the home to benefit. Programs and activities will be provided to help enhance each resident's quality of life and will reflect their past and current interests.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

Therapeutic Activities:

- Assist with therapeutic activities i.e. walking program, exercises ROM, dining assistance
- Assist residents to create specific wellness goals, providing encouragement and support for their participation in therapeutic activities of their choice.
- Complete referrals for seating and mobility equipment
- Co-ordinate with residents / families and outside vendors for the purchase of appropriate mobility devices for residents

Recreation and Social Activities:

- Develop, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate resident programs/ activities, both in the Home and in the community. A mix of individual, small and large group options will be available
- Provide opportunities for resident and family input in the development and scheduling of recreation and social activities
- Provision of information to residents about community activities that may be of interest to them
- Support and assist residents to participate in independent activities in the home and community
- Program planning and implementation, dietary requisitions, van bookings, room bookings, outing forms, schedule volunteers, purchase supplies, assist residents to and from programs/activities, set-up and clean-up of program/activity spaces
- Attend department meetings as well as interdisciplinary and committee meetings

Documentation:

- Document and update individual resident care plans
- Complete daily documentation, resident profiles, attend care conferences and complete quarterly summaries
- Complete resident assessments (MDS-RAI) and work with residents/families to develop, monitor and update goals

Auditing:

- Complete all required audits which may include, Resident goal audit, equipment logo audit, fridge / freezer audits, program cancellations, monthly calendar, program evaluations, ongoing assessments
- Maintain a safe environment

General:

- Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
- Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements

Direct Supervision: None

Indirect Supervision: None

Functional Authority: Direct volunteer and student activities

**Qualifications**

Minimum Formal Education
- Completion of a recognized post-secondary degree or diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Gerontology or a related discipline or Post diploma course at the University or Community College level in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Gerontology or a related discipline.
- A valid Ontario Driver’s License is required. A valid class “F” Ontario Driver’s License is preferred

Experience
- Two years’ experience in a medical or therapeutic setting, preferably a long-term care home