Recreation Worker

**Job Description**:
**Recreation Worker/Activation Therapist**

**Health Services - Long Term Care**
**Two - Regular Part Time opportunity - No Guarantee of hours**

**Salary Range: $31.99- $33.94(plus 14% in lieu of benefits)**

**Work mode**:onsite

**Location**:Vera Davis, LTC - 80 Allan Drive, Bolton

**Hours of Work**:No guarantee of hours - various shifts includes days, evenings, weekends and stats**

**Who we are**:
Care. Compassion. Love. Respect - The Long-Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

**What you will do in this role**:
Reporting to Supervisor, Resident Support Services (or designate) you will assist the Activation Department to formulate, implement, evaluate and modify various individual and group therapeutic modalities which meet the restorative, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical needs of residents.
- Implement and conduct specialized programs that enhance self-esteem and self-worth, i.e., reminiscing and current events
- Conduct assessments of residents’ recreation and leisure needs
- Coordinate and implement appropriate outreach services
- Assist the Rehabilitation Assistant to perform some restorative care programs/activities
- Maintain good relationships and effective communication with the residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
- Attend in-service education sessions, staff meetings, workshops as directed by the Activation Services Supervisor
- Maintain appropriate records in accordance with the policies and procedures and legislated standards of the Centre

**What the Role Requires**:

- Two (2) year Diploma in Activation or Recreation Therapy from a Community College or University is required
- Must have a valid CPR/First Aid certification
- Previous experience of at least one year in a long term care setting is preferred
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Must possess teaching skills to convey techniques to guide residents and families
- Must have organizational skills to prioritize work and coordinate scheduling with other members of the health care team
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision, have innovative skills, and be able to organize and assess programming
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to communicate appropriately with residents, staff, volunteers and visitors
- May be required to hold a Class “F” license if assigned driving responsibilities
- Proficient computer skills are required
- Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties.

**Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology**
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- TB Skin Testing
- 14% in lieu of benefits
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources

About Us:
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the **_Great Employer Award_** presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information:
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow a