Life Enrichment Assistant - Toronto, Canada - ADVENT- FORESTVIEW RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

ADVENT- FORESTVIEW RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Advent Health Care is a not-for-profit, charitable organization affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is led by a volunteer board of directors.

Advent Health Care currently serves the needs of the community with the operation of Valleyview Residence, a 128-bed long-term care home and Forestview Retirement Residence, an a 128-suite independent and assisted-living residence.

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE

Under the direction of the Life Enrichment Manager, the assistant is responsible for helping in the design, implementation, and evaluation of life enrichment programs to enhance the physical, cultural, social, spiritual, intellectual and emotional wellbeing of the residents.

Contributes to establishing new programs, policies and procedures that support the programs and operation of the department.

BACKGROUND/QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum grade 12 education.
Must possess a diploma or degree from a recognized postsecondary institution in the field of life enrichment, health care and/or gerontology.
Experience in facilitating a variety of programs in a senior's environment is essential.
Must be computer literate
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to converse both oral and written in English is essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates actively in and contributes to the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program.
Designs, implements and evaluates life enrichment programs for the residents.
Promotes resident awareness and participation in leisure and life enrichment programs.
Maintains records for the department including, assessments, evaluation of planned programs and attendance/participation records.
Assists in planning, organizing and developing special events.
Requisitions supplies and materials as needed for programs under the direction of the Life Enrichment Manager.
Works with family members, volunteer and community groups to implement activities and programs that enrich the daily lives of the residents.
Assists the Life Enrichment Manager in reviewing and maintaining a department policy and procedure manual.
Participates in monthly audits for the life enrichment department to identify opportunities for improvement and to ensure resident satisfaction.
Participates in team conferences as required.
Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in inservices and fire drills.
Complies with all relevant corporate policies and procedures.
Completes all requires annual mandatory training/education.
Purchases departmental supplies within life enrichment budget.
Performs all other duties as assigned.