Activationist

POSITION PURPOSE: Reporting to the Supervisor, Programs and Services, is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of social, recreational, restorative and activation programs for residents of the Long Term Care facilities to promote social, intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual well being and to ensure clients and visitors are provided with services that reflect the Branch’s commitment to a safe, secure and customer focused environment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan, develop and implement social recreation programs based on resident needs and interests. Organizes events, outings and activities including the setting up of rooms for functions, purchasing supplies and equipment for activation and therapy programs.  Implements and directs daily, weekly and monthly activation and therapy programs in groups or individually including theme and holiday events, intergenerational programs with schools, physical education and/or therapeutic programs, spiritual programs, resident outings etc. Assesses the needs, abilities and progress of residents on an individual basis by surveying residents, direct observation and liaison with family members. Assesses new residents upon admission and monitors progress of residents and reports on any changes.  Completes documentation on client assessments in accordance with prescribed time frames to meet compliance requirements.  Communicates effectively with community based resources including community groups, travel services, schools, entertainers, speakers, various community faith groups etc. Participates in meetings to share information regarding residents’ progress as a member of the multi-disciplinary care team. Participates on committees, task forces and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, or other related field. Knowledge of the concepts of restorative care as applied in a Long Term Care setting. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC), tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act (; Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus, communication, collaboration and personal ownership.

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