Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator Permanent 0.5

We are currently recruiting for a Recreation Facilitator to fulfill the duties of a permanent position.

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults Certificate or its equivalent in experience and training, or willing to enroll and successfully complete within a reasonable time frame.
- Applicants with a certificate will be given priority, applicants with a certificate in progress will be given second priority.
- Experience in program planning and documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Certificate in Safe Food Handling required.
- All Employees are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Betel Home Policy Immunizations for Betel Home Employees.

**Position Summary**:
Under the general supervision of the Recreation Manager, develops, implements, and evaluates therapeutic and recreational activities all Residents based upon individual need; assesses Resident’s progress by developing client-centered goals; works with volunteers and community groups; maintains accurate records and statistical data.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Develops, implements, and evaluates all therapeutic and recreational activities designed to meet the physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual well-being of Residents based on individually identified needs.
- Evaluates progress of assigned Residents, ensuring participation rate is satisfactory, and establishes client-centered goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and can be achieved in a timely fashion using a suitably identified intervention.
- Maintains Resident records according to department policy, keeping leisure care plan and integrated progress notes up to date.
- Provides supervision and supportive leadership to volunteers and students.
- Arranges for sufficient number of volunteers at programs, advising of changes/cancellations as necessary, and recording volunteer hours following the program.
- Reports any changes in Resident or incidents at programs to Nursing Department and Recreation Manager.
- Completes and maintains accurate program procedures.
- Records Resident attendance on attendance record form following each program.
- Ensures adequate space, materials, and equipment are available, utilized, and appropriately stored for all programs.
- Maintains equipment in efficient working order, reporting any necessary repairs/replacement to Recreation Manager.
- Provides a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment at programs for the Residents.
- Adheres to departmental and facility policies and procedures.
- Distributes appropriate information regarding special events and outings to all departments in a timely manner.
- Participates in monthly departmental planning meeting and as a member of the interdisciplinary team in weekly Care Conferences as required/assigned.
- Coordinates seasonal decorations within the building.
- Responsible for maintenance of pet programs and upkeep of in-facility pets.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly living environment.
- Adheres to outlined cleaning procedures and schedules for the purpose of infection control.
- Ensure safety of residents at all times.
- The above listed duties and responsibilities reflect the core functions of the position. Related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to the operation of the facility.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: From $19.69 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- GIMLI, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- recreational therapy: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person