Activity Aide Summer Student - Sarnia, Canada - County of Lambton

County of Lambton

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Sarnia, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Biography
The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents.

The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services.

Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

Position Overview

Provide recreational and restorative services through planned activities which will help rehabilitate, activate, motivate and stimulate elders of the Long-Term Care Home.

Responsibilities:

Elders include seniors, adults with Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia and frail seniors and adults with developmental disabilities.

To encourage elders independence in recreation and other activities/programs as part of the recreation/restorative care philosophy.

Carry out appropriate exercise, therapies, and programs using a variety of devices, techniques, adaptations and alternative means as necessary under the direction of staff and/or therapists.

Encourage independence in recreational and other activities/programs as part of recreation/restorative care philosophy. Work with other department staff to develop new programs and activities. Liaise and work in cooperation with nursing, dietary, environmental services and therapy staff. Participate in community outings and fundraisers.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a college or university in Recreation/Leisure studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology or a related field.