Recreation Services Assistant

**Job ID**: 51654

**Job Category**:Community & Social Services

**Division & Section**:Seniors Services & Long Term Care, LTC Regional Services

**Work Location**:Kipling Acres, 2233 Kipling Ave, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6Z8

**Job Type & Duration**:Full-Time, Permanent Vacancies

**Hourly Rate and Wage Grade**:$31.58 - $34.62

**Shift Information**:35 hours per week - Days, Evenings, Weekends - Shifts 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., 12:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

**Affiliation**: L79 Full-time

**Number of Positions Open**: 2

**Posting Period**: 24-Jan-2025 to 07-Feb-2025

**Major Responsibilities**
**This Recreation Services Assistant position will be working a specialized Behavioural Services Unit (BSU) in the Senor Services and Long-Term Care Division**
- Plans, implements and conducts activation, recreation and social programs i.e. discussion groups, fun and fitness, activities of daily living or special events.
- Explains, demonstrates and assists participants in performing activities.
- Attends team meetings, presenting alterations/adaptations in programming and gathering resident information to assist in establishing goals and strategies.
- Incorporates activation fitness and rehabilitative care activities, as prescribed by Home Physician or medical specialists, into individual programs (e.g., walking, stretching, etc.
- Documents residents' interests/needs and progress. Maintains documentation regarding assessment, progress, and involvement of residents in programs.
- Develop and update resident activation goals and strategies on individualized care plans.
- Coordinates activities by obtaining adequate supplies; distributing, and writing information/flyers; collecting funds.
- Accompanies residents on outings, arranging for transportation, tickets/reservations, ensuring dietary needs can be met. Promotes resident safety.
- Liaises with residents, staff, volunteers, family and community agencies in gathering and providing information to support activity programs.
- Directs Youth Trainees, volunteers and students. Evaluates programs and progress of students.
- Feeds and toilets residents.
- Promotes the residents’ integration to their environment.
- Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical, mental and/or emotional condition promptly.
- Maintains the resident’s dignity when responding to behaviours and managing the associated risks.
- Communicates care needs verbally to team members and the residents.
- Participates in Behavioural Management rounds and care conferences as required.
- Collaborates effectively when interacting with residents, family, team members and inter-professional care teams.
- Assumes responsibility for personal development through participation in ongoing training to enhance skills.

**Key Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or a related discipline or the approved equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of activation, recreation and social programs in a long-term care setting.
- Experience in assessing and evaluating resident needs, as well as establishing appropriate goals and strategies.

**You must also have**:

- Understanding of the principles of Responsive Behaviour Support Program, person-centered care, and commitment to establishment of therapeutic relationships with residents and their families.
- Knowledge and skills working with individuals with responsive behaviours associated with dementia, delirium, mental health, or other relevant conditions.
- Knowledge of gerontology and geriatrics, related to long-term care.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with residents, staff, volunteers and families.
- Ability to work effectively with residents, staff, students, volunteers, family and community agencies.
- Ability to motivate individual residents in order to maximize their participation in meaningful leisure activities.
- Ability to maintain appropriate documentation on residents' progress, care plans, evaluation tools and audits.
- Ability to deliver a high level of Customer Service, Fiscal Accountability, Innovation, Results Orientation and Teamwork.
- Ability to work flexible time schedules including evenings and weekends, depending on programming needs of the Home.
- Ability to promote Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.
- Preference for certification or demonstrated training in Dementia Care, GPA, U-First, Dementiability or Montessori Methods is an asset.

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