Recreation Aide

2 months ago


Markham, Canada Markhaven Inc Full time

_For more than fifty years, Markhaven Inc. has been providing care to seniors with a commitment to the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of our residents. We strive to have excellent service for residents of every culture in a supportive, caring Christian environment, and to maintain a high level of dignity and individuality. We are proud to have a professional team of health care providers trained to ensure the comfort, happiness and well-being to each of our 96 residents. To assist us in continuing this mission, we are currently seeking a:_

**_Recreation Aide_**

***:

- Provides input in program planning and facilitates indoor and outdoor, 1:1, small and large group activities
- Collaborates with the Recreation Manager in planning and implementing social and recreational programs that meet the social, emotional, physical, spiritual and intellectual needs of the residents.
- Completes resident assessments and establishes goals and objectives based on the resident’s identified needs and problems
- Implements, evaluates and revises care plans on an ongoing basis in collaboration with the family/caregivers and multi-disciplinary team, including but not limited to, assessment, attendance, progress notes, and quarterly reviews
- Participates in all mandatory in-services provided by the facility
- Ensure effective communication with all residents, family members, staff and volunteers
- Appropriately utilize and maintain department supplies and resources
- Utilize volunteers’ talents and expertise within the program
- Stocking and selling from the tuck cart/shop
- Comply with all organizational policies, procedures, and practices
- Ensure optimal safety standards are maintained by all Recreation staff
- All other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or other related field from a college or university
- Experience in working with seniors, especially individuals with dementia and other cognitive impairments and/or physical disabilities in a long term care setting
- Current First Aid, CPR and Food Handler’s certificates required
- Certification with GPA, Montessori an asset
- Intermediate computer skills such as Microsoft Office Products, competency in Point Click Care and RAI-MDS an asset
- Previous experience in program planning, documentation and evaluating required
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills
- Initiative, and the ability to work independently and /or in a team setting

**EFFORT**

The incumbent must be ambulatory and able to negotiate steps and crowded areas. A significant amount of time will be spent walking and standing.

Please be prepared to bring to the interview a portfolio of previous events you have organized and run.

Please note that if hired, your employment with Markhaven will be contingent on the results of a police vulnerable sector check and a two-step Mantoux tuberculosis test. A condition of employment with Markhaven, is requiring that all new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada, due to the importance of protecting our residents, staff members and visitors from Covid-19.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $22.22 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application question(s):

- Do you possess a post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or other related field from a college or university?
- Are you willing to obtain your Food Handler Certification and First Aid/CPR Certification?

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid/CPR Certification (required)
- Food Handler Certification (required)

Work Location: In person


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