Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator Full Time - Selkirk, Canada - Betel Home Foundation

Betel Home Foundation

Verified Company

Selkirk, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Full time

Description

Betel Home Foundation operates an 80 bed personal care home in Selkirk, Manitoba.

We are currently recruiting for a Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator to fulfill the duties of a full time permanent position.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 or equivalent
Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults Certificate or its equivalent in recreation certification, experience and training.
Experience in program planning and documentation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong knowledge of MARRCC and Activity Pro considered an asset
Certificate in Safe Food Handling required.
All Employees are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Betel Home Policy Immunizations for Betel Home Employees.

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Recreation Manager, develops, implements, and evaluates therapeutic and recreational activities all Residents based upon individual need; assesses Resident's progress by developing client-centered goals; works with volunteers and community groups; maintains accurate records and statistical data.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops, implements, and evaluates all therapeutic and recreational activities designed to meet the physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual wellbeing of Residents based on individually identified needs.
Evaluates progress of assigned Residents, ensuring participation rate is satisfactory, and establishes clientcentered goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and can be achieved in a timely fashion using a suitably identified intervention.
Maintains Resident records according to department policy, keeping leisure care plan and integrated progress notes up to date.
Provides supervision and supportive leadership to volunteers and students.
Arranges for sufficient number of volunteers at programs, advising of changes/cancellations as necessary, and recording volunteer hours following the program.
Reports any changes in Resident or incidents at programs to Nursing Department and Recreation Manager.
Completes and maintains accurate program procedures.
Records Resident attendance on attendance record form following each program.
Ensures adequate space, materials, and equipment are available, utilized, and appropriately stored for all programs.
Maintains equipment in efficient working order, reporting any necessary repairs/replacement to Recreation Manager.
Provides a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment at programs for the Residents.
Adheres to departmental and facility policies and procedures.
Distributes appropriate information regarding special events and outings to all departments in a timely manner.
Participates in monthly departmental planning meeting and as a member of the interdisciplinary team in weekly Care Conferences as required/assigned.
Coordinates seasonal decorations within the building.
Responsible for maintenance of pet programs and upkeep of infacility pets.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly living environment.
Adheres to outlined cleaning procedures and schedules for the purpose of infection control.
Ensure safety of residents at all times.
The above listed duties and responsibilities reflect the core functions of the position. Related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to the operation of the facility.