Recreation Aide

Recreation Aides reports to the Director of Resident Programs and is responsible for planning and facilitating events at the home to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation. The Recreation Aide is responsible in implementing the daily, weekly, and monthly activities and other logistics that may be involved in making the events possible. The Recreation Aide is responsible in ensuring that all events are well provisioned and they are within budget, and adheres to all safety procedures.

Reporting to the Director of Resident Programs, the Recreation Aide ensures that the activities and programs are scheduled and facilitated effectively. They are to ensure completion of documentation relative to programs, attendance, progress notes, care plans, and annual/quarterly reviews.

**Duties & Responsibilities**

**RECREATION & WELL-BEING**
- Plan, schedule, and effectively facilitate programs at HMLTC ranging from small to large groups, and during special events to meet the needs of the residents;
- Assist with coordinating and communicating programs, purchase supplies, decorate, set up, oversee, assist residents, clean up, document, and evaluate programs;
- Establish a working relationship with residents/families and coworkers to meet their needs by using therapeutic communication;
- Support the residents in in achieving high-quality social and personal experiences;
- Support families and team members' in understanding the importance of Resident choices in relation to recreation and leisure education and participation;
- Observe and report changes in physical ability of the residents to the home area nurse or supervisor;
- Collaborate with other therapy programs such as pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, and to connect the Long Term Care residents with the community

**CLERICAL DUTIES**
- Support Recreation Therapy Assistants when needed resident assessments, establish goals and interventions based on the residents' identified needs and concerns;
- Support Recreation Therapy Assistants in documenting quarterly, major change and annual reviews along with care plans;
- Record attendance and keep recreation participation and interest records as required including progress notes;
- Assist with inventory control and provide input in equipment selection;
- Participate in quality management program as required: audits, home’s committees, and other initiative.

**OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE**
- Report any equipment malfunction to the Director of Resident Programs;
- Contribute to a culture of relationship-based care by improving safety, quality, resident and staff satisfaction within HMLTC
- Incorporate numerous essential components and, using recognised approaches and resources, develops and nurtures leadership, staff, families, and care partners to be person-centered and relationship-focused.

**CUSTOMER SERVICE**
- Fosters a positive work environment, as well as customer service in all aspects of care
- Carries oneself in a professional manner at all times and in reference to the Team Member Code of Conduct; maintaining professionalism while interacting with all stakeholders at all times;
- Works/provides support to the HMLTC team as requested to support residents;
- Other duties as assigned.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to $22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

- North York, ON M3N 0A6 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- North York, ON M3N 0A6: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person