Life Enrichment Assistant

6 months ago

Lindsay, Canada City of Kawartha Lakes - Victoria Manor Full time

The Life Enrichment Assistant reports to the Manager of Resident & Family Services and is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating leisure programs in the home that meet the social, emotional, physical, spiritual and intellectual needs of residents with a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Responsible for all aspects of resident programs including but not limited to planning activities, purchasing supplies, decorating, setting up, facilitating, supervising and assisting residents, cleaning up, documenting, and evaluating.
- Participate in planning 1:1, small and large group activities, and special events that meet the social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual needs of the residents.
- Revaluate _new and/or modified _programs according to resident needs.
- Organize and facilitate community outings according to resident needs.
- Actively and effectively facilitate programs in the home including but not limited to 1:1, small group, large group, and special events.
- Complete resident assessments and establish goalsand interventions based on the residents identified needs and problems.
- Complete documentation related to programming including but not limited to assessment, attendance, progress notes, care plans, and quarterly reviews.
- Effectively communicate and promote all programs offered by the home i.e. create posters, advertisements etc.
- Assist in the development of the newsletter.
- Decorate appropriately for seasonal events, special events, and holidays.
- Participatein the homes Continuous Quality Improvement Program including but not limited to the completion of audits and ongoing program evaluation.
- Support and effectively utilize volunteer resourcesin the provision of programs.
- Ensure effective communication with all residents, family members, team member and volunteers.
- Work collaborativelyas part of a multidisciplinary team including but not limited to resident, family, nursing, dietary, environmental, and restorativecare.
- Support Pastoral Care Services, Palliative Care, and the activities of the Residents’ Council.
- Participate in departmental meetings, home specific committees, and multidisciplinary care conferences when required.
- Comply with all organization policies, procedures, and practices.
- Appropriately utilize and maintain department supplies and resources.
- Seek opportunities to collaborate with other therapy programs i.e. pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, and to connect the home with the community.
- Maintain awareness of changes within the profession and seek continual educational opportunities.
- Work in accordance with the organization’s Health and SafetyPolicies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
- Perform other duties as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Experience working with seniors, particularly in a long term care setting.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- An energetic individual that possess effective leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate initiative, and the ability to work independently and/or in a team setting.
- Innovative resident-centered approach to programming.
- Previous experience in program planning, documentation, and evaluation required.
- Competencyin MedeCare, MS Officean asset.
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.

**EDUCATION**:

- Post-secondary diploma or degree in activation, recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or
- Current enrollment in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field
- Current Standard and/or Emergency First Aid and CPR Certification.
- FoodHandlers Certificate required

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $23.72-$25.72 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance

Schedule:

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

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lindsay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- supportive care: 1 year (preferred)
- Recreation and Leisure: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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