Recreation Assistant

Homewood Health; Guelph; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization is seeking a full-time Recreation Supervisor in Guelph, Ontario. The role involves supervising patients, supporting their fitness goals, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in a related field, CPR certification, and experience in mental health settings. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing lives and promoting health.

Qualifications

• Experience working with mental health and addictions populations.
• Must have valid CPR Certification.
• Personal Training / Group Fitness training an asset.
• Ability to perform exercises and movements as demonstrations for patients.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise patients and assist with fitness floor supervision.
• Ensure rules and boundaries are followed by patients.
• Address inappropriate or unsafe behaviours with patients.
• Consult with patients regarding their fitness goals.
• Conduct tours of the fitness centre and promote programs.

Skills

Nursing Home Experience

Swimming

Computer Skills

Recreational Therapy

Assisted Living

Dementia Care

Alzheimer's Care

Cash Handling

Music Therapy

Experience with Children

Supervising Experience

Education

Diploma in Recreation Leadership, Recreation Therapy, Kinesiology, Health Studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Make a difference in a growing innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

Hours of work: 10-12 hours per week

Internal applications for this position within the UFCW bargaining unit must be received within 7 days of being posted to have seniority considered in the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Supervise patients and assist with fitness floor supervision to ensure safety and accident prevention
• Ensure rules and boundaries are followed by patients
• Address inappropriate or unsafe behaviours with patients and report any concerns to clinical team and management
• Consult with patients regarding their fitness goals and instruct them on how to properly and safely use the equipment
• Support all patient / staff programs and encourage the use of other recreation facilities (e.g. tennis courts gymnasium and grounds)
• Conduct tours of the fitness centre and promote programs and services available
• Respond to telephone and email inquiries
• Sign-out recreation equipment and keep inventory of items available for patient use
• Record patient and staff sign-in statistics
• Make appointments for Integrated Health Clinic (massage physiotherapy osteopathy)

Qualifications

• Diploma in Recreation Leadership, Recreation Therapy, Kinesiology, Health Studies or related field
• Experience working with mental health and addictions populations
• Must have valid CPR Certification
• Personal Training / Group Fitness training an asset
• Ability to perform exercises and movements as demonstrations for patients
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Mature with a genuine interest in a variety of individuals and commitment to providing quality service to diverse populations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Evidence of good work and attendance record
• Commitment to working within Homewood Health and Safety Standards
• COVID-19 vaccination as per Health Canada approved vaccines (subject to accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation)

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients staff and community, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why Work For Us

Homewood Health is Canada's largest and leading service provider for medically focused evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence integrity collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility diversity equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities / expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

Key Skills

• Nursing Home Experience
• Swimming
• Assisted Living
• Computer Skills
• Microsoft Publisher
• Dementia Care
• Recreational Therapy
• Alzheimers Care
• Cash Handling
• Music Therapy
• Experience with Children
• Supervising Experience

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1