Recreationist Dementia Care 24 Hour Lh-rec11

5 days ago

Niagara, Canada Niagara Region Full time

**Division**:
Long Term Care Homes

**Important Notices & Amendments**:
As an employer of choice, Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more. In addition, the Region recognizes the value of having flexible work arrangements to support better work-life balance for our employees
- JOB SUMMARY
- As part of the interdisciplinary team at the T. Roy Adams Regional Centre for Dementia Care, responsible to develop, coordinate, implement, promote, and evaluate a diversified program of recreational activities for residents/ clients based on and responsive to their abilities, strengths, needs, interests, and former lifestyles
- EDUCATION- College Diploma in Recreation, completed courses in special populations and therapeutic recreation.
- Certificate in Dementia Care (or equivalent certificate course) from a recognized Community College.
- Valid First Aid certification
- Montessori or Dementiability, GPA, PIECES training preferred.

KNOWLEDGE- A minimum of 6 to 9 months current experience in the recreation field working with dementia populations, preferably in a long-term care or community geriatric setting.
- Knowledge of community resources.

SKILLS- Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent theoretical knowledge and practiced skills in dementia care.
- Demonstrated communication skills.
- A systems approach to client/family centred care.
- Knowledge of Montessori philosophy & activities.
- Basic computer knowledge and skill e.g. Word, Outlook.
- Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Commitment to continuous learning and development.
- Enthusiasm, flexibility and ability to cope with change.
- Commitment to client/family centred care and compassion for the client/family population being served.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS- Good attendance record.
- Physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of the job and have an excellent rapport with elderly people.
- A strong background in long-term care, community consultation and geriatric mental health.
- Valid first aide certificate.
- In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate - Condition of Employment.

**Shift Information**:
Currently scheduled 24 hours days/evenings shifts, may be required to work days, evenings and nights including weekends.

**Closing Statement**:
Uncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges TODAY
- Phone: 905-980-6000 or 1-800-263-7215
- Bell Relay: 1-800-855-0511
- In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 - Human Resources Department

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