Recreationist - Kingston, Canada - Providence Care

Providence Care

Verified Company

Kingston, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Code: 9012

Status:
Part Time

Location:
Providence Manor

Union:
LiUNA

Wage:
$ $25.06

Posting Period:
September 1, September 7, 2023

The Recreationist develops knowledge about participants in order to respond to their individual and group needs through a process of formal and informal assessment.

The Recreationist plan, implements, facilitates, and evaluates individual and group programs suited to the individual needs of the participants. Provides input to the monthly calendar of events utilizing program planning and development. The Recreationist contributes to participant care plan with attention to goals and measurable outcomes. The position also works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team with the focus on the resident's best interests. Emphasizes and encourages participation utilizing resident centered approaches tailoring to their abilities, needs, interests, and values.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

Minimum 2 year college diploma or post diploma certificate in recreation and/or leisure studies, or therapeutic recreation

- or, active enrollment in such a field of study and completion will be obtained within 1 year
- or, current registration with recognized therapeutic recreation association in Ontario

Eligibility for registration with recognized therapeutic recreation association in Ontario within one year
DementiAbility and GPA preferred

Position Responsibilities:

Plans, implements and evaluates individual programs, group programs and community outings suited to the individual needs of the residents on the assigned unit and consistent with the overall activity program
Acquires knowledge about residents in order to respond to their individual and group needs through a process of formal and informal assessment
Transport residents to and from activities, on and off the units
Assists with orientation, ongoing supervision and evaluation (if required) of volunteers and students
Adapts recreation interventions and programs to the changing needs of residents.

Why Work at Providence Manor:

A longterm care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
Committed to a person and familycentred approach
Competitive salaries with excellent fulltime and parttime benefits
Group Retirement Pension Plan
Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
Fully affiliated with Queen's University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
Located in downtown Kingston