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