Activity Aide - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada - Niagara Long Term Care Residence

Niagara Long Term Care Residence Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada

1 week ago

Full time

Description

"How do you live in the moment?"

We are passionate about 'Making Every Moment MatterTM." We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork.

The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Program Therapist reports to the Programs Manager and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate programs, outings and events that meet the residents' physical, social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual and cultural needs.

Responsibilities:

Complete documentation and accurate records as required including: Program guides, participation tracking, monthly statistics, Intake documentation, Quarterly documentation, MDS/RAPS, regular care plan updates based on residents' status, progress notes and all assessments needed to determine residents' recreation and rehabilitation needs.
Plan and implement programs based on resident assessments, offering new, creative and innovative recreational programs to residents on an ongoing basis
Plan and implement special events, community-based programs and outings
Evaluate and make adaptations to programs as appropriate
Complete equipment assessments and ensure that resident has access to appropriate assistive devices as required (i.e. wheelchair, walker)
Participate in department meetings, unit meetings, and multidisciplinary care conferences.
Ensure effective communication and good human relations with residents, residents' families, volunteers and staff
Ensures that posters, notices, and calendars are up to date, attractively displayed and easy for residents to read.
Initiate media notices re: creative programming in conjunction with the Programs Manager
Develop and maintain community contacts and resources.
Work with different community-based agencies and groups to deliver programming to residents
Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and to understand which indicators are publicly reported.
Required to participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results.
Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory

Qualifications:
The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

Has a post-secondary diploma or degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, gerontology or other related fields from an Ontario post-secondary institution
OR has a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate granted in another jurisdiction that, in the reasonable opinion of the licensee, is equivalent to the diploma, degree or certificate described above.
Or in the reasonable opinion of the Home, have the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience providing recreational and social activities to perform the duties required of this position.
Experience working with seniors, experience/training on GPA, PIECES and U FIRST as well as the statements from Butterfly?
Experience planning, implementing and evaluating programs
Computer literate
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Knowledge of RAI-MDS – AIS certified, if not must be completed successfully within one (1) year of being hired.
Second Language (Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, and Eastern European languages are an asset)
CPR and First Aid qualifications
To show evidence of being focused on people's feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals rights and measuring/reducing elements of risk.
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements
Two supervisory references required
COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment

What do we offer you?

Competitive wages
Employee benefits
Employee perks
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Support for personal and professional growth.

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment MatterTM. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all.

If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.

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