Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator - London, Canada - Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners

Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners

Verified Company

London, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Location:
Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners - Middlesex with some periodic travel to Oxford and Elgin

Status:
Full-Time, 1 year contract, 35 hours per week, occasional evening and weekend work required.

Organizational Overview:

The Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners actively supports families and individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

We advocate for and provide support services, education, and funding for research for those affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Our Vision:

A world without Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Our Mission:

To alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia's and to promote research.

Our Values:

Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

About you:

You are an enthusiastic, energetic, and highly organized people person with a passion for working with diverse groups of people, older adults, and those living with dementia or cognitive impairment.

You have experience coordinating and facilitating therapeutic recreation programs. You enjoy working with a multi-disciplinary team and utilize your excellent interpersonal skills. You are an enthusiastic, highly organized individual with a demonstrated ability to deliver. You manage your time well and you can problem-solve through challenging situations and unexpected circumstances

Position Summary:

Recreation Programs at the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners are group-based recreation programs for clients living with dementia. Clients participating in recreation are typically in the early to mid-stages of the disease. The programs are designed to provide cognitive stimulation and social interaction for the person living with dementia.

Care partners are also welcomed to participate in certain programs, providing the opportunity to build a support network and get in touch with the community and resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee the setup and cleanup of the of the program; during setup, welcoming of participants, collaboratively with volunteers, 'setting the tone' to demonstrate a safe, stigma free and fun space
Create engaging and appropriate recreation programming for participants, including proposed modifications for varied ability/mobility levels
Attend mandatory AIS lite and GPA training sessions and additional training as required
Maintain inventory of supplies and purchase new supplies as needed
Complete Therapeutic Recreation Assessment and intake processes for clients
Plan weekly sessions for clients to participate in, supported by volunteers
Facilitators will ensure that preparation of program plans, materials, instructions, handouts, etc. are complete before the day of their program, and are encouraged to use the office for any photocopying/printing required

Evaluations and Other Responsibilities:

Annual quarterly performance review with Manager of Therapeutic Recreation
Work with program team to continually evaluate group programs by soliciting ongoing feedback from clients in groups as well as asking group participants to complete written questionnaires as appropriate
Always represent the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners in a professional manner, treating all internal and external clients with respect and dignity and always act in the best interest of the Society
As an employee of a nonprofit organization, you are expected to participate in fund development activities as required
Other related duties as requested by the supervisor or Director of Programs and Services/CEO

Required Qualifications:

Valid driver's license and access to own vehicle
Therapeutic Recreation Degree and/or Recreation and Leisure Diploma with experience
A minimum of two years of experience facilitating recreation group programs, comprised of diverse individuals with complex needs
Experience working with older adults, those living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias preferred
Excellent observation skills and ability to assess behaviour changes over short (a few hours) and extended (over multiple weeks) periods of time
Demonstrated leadership skills through professional or volunteer activities
Experience working with volunteers an asset
Ability to work independently to develop curriculum for the program
Ability to work in a team environment
Flexibility and adaptability in relation to program planning and delivery
Ability to use discretion, and judgment in handling sensitive or confidential information or situations
Valid First Aid and CPR certification required
Valid Vulnerable Sector Police Check screening required

Preferred Qualifications:

R/TRO or CTRS desired

Immediate Supervisor:

Manager of Therapeutic Recreation

Indirect Supervisor:

Director of Programs and Services

Working Conditions:

In-office setting (recreation programing) / some limited remote work from home. General off