Recreation Long Term Care

Schlegel Villages; Barrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused elder care provider in Barrie is looking for a Casual Recreation Team Member. The role includes delivering high-quality recreational programming and advocating for resident needs. Candidates should have a diploma in recreation or gerontology and exhibit a caring attitude. Join a supportive team that values family and holistic health care.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Team member appreciation incentives

Financial hardship support program

Qualifications

• Must enroll in or complete a related diploma/degree.
• Display a caring and respectful attitude toward residents.
• Be aligned with the Village's philosophy and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support resident-centered recreational programming.
• Foster relationships with residents and families.
• Assist in planning and implementing holistic health programs.

Skills

Recreational programming

Resident-centered care

Caring attitude

Education

Diploma or degree in recreation/leisure studies or gerontology

Job description

Overview

The Village of Coleman Care Centre located in Barrie, Ontario has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Recreation Team Member to join their team.

Shift Details

Tentative Start Date: (see employer for details)

How Schlegel Villages Supports Our Team Members

• Competitive salary, and benefits;
• Significant opportunities for Growth and Development: Our Leaders come from within;
• Ongoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and generous rewards and recognition;
• Extended Health Benefits & Retirement Savings;
• Individualized Assistance for Team Member Education and Development;
• Loans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential;
• Financial Hardship Support Program: Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund;
• A Unique Family Culture: Every Person in Every Village is a branch of our Family Tree

Responsibilities

• As a Recreation Team Member, you will support and embrace our resident-centered social culture and deliver the highest quality of recreational programming to residents. You will work as a key member of Village and neighbourhood multidisciplinary teams to understand residents’ individual needs and advocate for residents to actively participate in decisions about their care.
• Foster exemplary relationships with residents, their families and the Village team to deliver holistic care that focuses on flexible living and quality of life.
• Assist residents by planning and implementing programs that contribute to holistic health care goals, as outlined in Care Plans (including RAI MDS-Raps, Coding and Activities Initial Assessment), encouraging physical, emotional, spiritual, social and cognitive growth for residents.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in or have completed a diploma or degree in recreation/leisure studies and/or gerontology from a community college or university.
• Be excited by our objectives, our Village philosophy and the family values that shape life in a Schlegel Village.
• Display a caring and respectful attitude toward residents, families, and team members.

Assets

• Knowledge of the five domains in Therapeutic Recreation that contribute to health.
• Knowledge of recreational therapy practices, methods, techniques and opportunities to improve residents’ well-being and holistic health.
• Understanding of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007.

At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation, village design and culture change. We know the key to our Village success and residents’ satisfaction is you and our teams.

We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life-enriching experience. We are family owned and operated and our mission is: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident.”

Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) during the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please speak with the hiring leader.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are ingrained within the Schlegel Culture. Each Village is strengthened by the unique lived experience of every person connected to it. Everyone is included and respected in their spirituality, cultural diversity and individuality. Regardless of ability, heritage or cultural roots, our people are embraced as they are, and we celebrate and support life purpose within the community.