Recreation Worker [C] Temporary Full Time [IAM AAide2 1.00] AgeCare Aylmer

Albus Laundry Services Inc.; Aylmer; Presencial; CAD 28 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

AgeCare is seeking a Recreation Worker to plan, develop and run meaningful recreation and leisure activities for residents, promoting wellbeing, purpose and community. You will facilitate opportunities to support skills and relationships, while maintaining care plans and documenting progress.

Responsibilities include coordinating activities in-home and in the community, communicating with residents and families, and collaborating with volunteers and staff to foster resident engagement in

Qualificações

• Graduate in recreation and leisure studies or related field.
• Experience with planning and facilitating senior recreation activities.
• Ability to document observations and maintain care plans.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, develop and run daily recreation activities in home and community.
• Facilitate planned and spontaneous opportunities to support resident skills.
• Collaborate with residents, families, volunteers and care teams.
• Observe and report changes in residents' participation and update plans.

Conhecimentos

Experience with seniors

Recreation planning

Communication with residents

Documentation skills

Formação académica

Diploma/degree in recreation and leisure studies

Enrolled in related program

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity

The Recreation Worker plans, develops, and runs a variety of meaningful recreation and leisure pursuits which promotes wellbeing, purpose, creativity, a sense of community, lifelong learning, and fun.

The Recreation Worker facilitates planned and spontaneous opportunities to support the maintenance and development of resident skills and knowledge as well as the development of relationships and personal connections.

What Is In It For You:

• - Assists in development, planning and implementing daily recreation and leisure activities, both in the home and in the community, using a collection of holistic resident information and choices, and in a manner that reflects AgeCare’s philosophy and approach to resident programming.
• - Assists in creating and maintaining engaging spaces/environments in the home that support meaningful resident activity and participation.
• - Develops and maintains good communications with residents and their families, friends, as well as volunteers, community groups and agencies.
• - Observes, reports and documents as required, any changes in the resident’s ability to participate in activities, updating plan of care as appropriate.
• - Supports all departments in their efforts to foster resident engagement in meaningful ways.
• - Models the way, leading programs in a manner that supports and maximizes residents’ skills and abilities.
• - Participates in the on-going evaluation of the recreation program and related quality improvement processes.

What You Will Need:

• - Prior experience working with seniors, preferably in a long-term care setting.
• - Graduate of a post-secondary diploma or degree program in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation or other related field from a community college or university.
• - Enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or other related field with the intent to successfully complete the program within three years of being hired.

OR

A post-secondary degree or diploma in a health care related field and demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in providing recreation and leisure services in a health care setting including:

• Planning, developing, and facilitating meaningful activities across all domains of wellness for individuals of varying levels of functioning,
• - Assessment, care planning and other related documentation,
• - Therapeutic programming techniques and approaches,
• - Application of recreation and leisure principles and practices and implementation of these in a long-term care or health care setting,
• - And supporting others to foster a culture of resident engagement.

Salary: $24.46 per hour

Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.

This job posting is for an active, open position, and all applications are reviewed by our team without the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Canadian work experience is not required. If you are qualified and, where applicable, licensed or registered for the position, we welcome your application.