Team Lead - North York, Canada - Lumacare

Lumacare
Lumacare
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North York, Canada

2 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Timings:
Between Monday - Friday


Client & Family-Centered Care Is At The Heart of Everything We Do At Lumacare Lumacare believes Client and Family-Centered Care is based on a philosophy of care, treatment and support that empowers Clients to be active and knowledgeable partners in their health care.

Whether you join Lumacare in a client facing role, in a leadership capacity, or in a support position, it is essential that every member of our team is passionate about promoting and protecting Client and Family-Centered Care.


Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

Program design/delivery

  • Facilitate recreation, social and exercise programs and supports Program Staff, students and volunteers who assist with these programs. Works with other staff, students and volunteers and suggests duties and tasks on an activitybyactivity basis.
  • Prepare the program equipment and supplies. Set up and cleanup of program equipment and supplies.
  • Participate in program evaluation to determine the effectiveness of programs and to shape future activities and programming
  • Research new and innovative program ideas

Servicing clients

  • Create individual care plans for clients
  • Design programs for engagement and recreational and social activities
  • Conduct leisure assessments upon intake and on an annual basis
  • Motivate, stimulate and redirect clients using approaches appropriate to the individual needs of each client. Monitor client's physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and progress.
  • Respond, report and document Client Safety Events accordingly
  • Conduct client tours

Administration

  • Create monthly activity calendars for clients
  • Update client progress and keep clients and caregivers up to date
  • Maintain inventory and replace equipment and supplies as needed
  • Document and inform Supervisor of any changes or incidents. Maintain accurate documentation and statistics relevant to activities program, as needed
  • Participate in internal committees to advance agency initiatives.
  • Completed Diploma/Certificate in the following: Recreation Therapy/Gerentology or related background. Activationist background is considered an asset.
  • 1 year of experience working in a community or health care setting, with frail older adults is considered an asset.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with older adults living with a diagnosis of mental health is required.
  • Thorough understanding of program planning, implementation and evaluation in utilizing recreation and leisure as treatment modality
  • Ability to function effectively as a resource and support for other team members
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask
  • Strong computer and documentation skills (Microsoft Office)
  • Standard CPR and First Aid
  • Immunizations for tuberculosis, varicella (chickenpox), mumps and hepatitis B
  • A Current Vulnerable Sector Police check completed within last 12 months


This position requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and you must provide Lumacare with proof of vaccination prior to employment.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$39,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

  • Do you have a Diploma/Certificate in Recreation Therapy, Gerontology, PSW or related background?

Experience:

- working with older adults with diagnosis of mental health: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

  • CPR/First Aid Certificate? (preferred)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in North York, ON

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