Recreation Assistant

2 days ago

Ottawa, Canada The Bess and Moe Greenberg Family – Hillel Lodge Long-Term Care Home of Ottawa Full time

**SCOPE**:
Under the leadership of the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation Assistant is responsible for delivering person-centered recreation and leisure programs of all sizes and formats that help to ensure the emotional, cognitive, spiritual, psychosocial, and cultural needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual and group basis. This role is part of a team but also operates independently to deliver programs.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Support the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident-focused programs in accordance with the care plan goals, and the strengths, needs, and preferences of the residents.
- Implement, and monitor program goals and care plans to meet resident recreational needs and promote independence and self-esteem.
- Collaborate with other departments to optimize resident care
- Maintain positive working relationships with residents and families.
- Using appropriate observational techniques, conduct and document assessments of residents during program delivery to ensure that program objectives are being met.
- In collaboration with the Recreation Supervisor, develop and implement new innovative programs to reflect changing residents' needs, and/or upon request.
- Encourage and motivate resident participation.
- Direct or lead programs
- Deliver programs to residents on a one-to-one basis or in groups.
- Set up equipment and supplies for programs.
- Ensure appropriate utilization of all supplies and equipment.
- Maintain recreational equipment and supplies in good working condition.
- Adapt programs (equipment and supplies) to meet the needs of the residents.
- Maintain accurate resident and department records including attendance, statistics, and assessments.
- Provide input into the development of the monthly recreation calendars.
- Input monthly calendar on MSTV and update programs, as necessary.
- Complete Welbi and PointClickCare documentation.
- Engage in reflective practice to ensure appropriate and thorough programming is taking place.
- Perform other duties as required to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents in the Home.

ABOUT THE LODGE
Hillel Lodge is a welcoming and vibrant Jewish long-term care home located in the heart of Ottawa. Our team of compassionate professionals is committed to providing exceptional person-centred care. With a current complement of 121 beds and housed within a thriving 13-acre Jewish Community Campus, we provide a wide range of programming and events to meet the diverse needs of our residents, their families, and the larger community which we serve.
DEI&A
Where notified in advance, Hillel Lodge will accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. More information about our Accessibility Policy can be found here.
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