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- Implements and conducts activation, recreation and social programs i.e. discussion groups, fun and fitness, activities of daily living or special events.
- Explains, demonstrates and assists participants in performing activities.
- Plans programs by gathering information concerning practicality and cost of activities.
- Attends team meetings, presenting alterations/adaptations in programming and gathering resident information to assist in establishing goals and strategies.
- Documents residents' interests/needs and progress. Maintains documentation regarding assessment, progress, involvement of residents in program, resident activation goals and strategies on individualized care plans.
- Attends care conferences and may participate in Home/divisional committees.
- Coordinates activities by obtaining adequate supplies; distributing, and writing information/flyers; collecting funds.
- Accompanies residents on outings, arranging for transportation tickets/reservations, ensuring dietary needs can be met. Promotes resident safety.
- Liaises with residents, staff, volunteers, family and community agencies in gathering and providing information to support activity programs.
- Directs Youth Trainees, volunteers and students. Evaluates programs and progress of students.
- Supports the interdisciplinary approach (i.e. assist with resident dining as required).
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or a related discipline or the approved equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Bilingual in French and English in accordance with the French Language Services Act.
- Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of activation, recreation and social programs in a long term care setting.
- Experience in assessing and evaluating resident needs, as well as establishing appropriate goals and strategies.
- Knowledge of gerontology and geriatrics, related to long term care.
- Knowledge in applying a variety of therapeutic techniques related to dementia care including Montessori and dementiability approaches.
- Knowledge in applying therapeutic modalities of Recreation.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with residents, staff, volunteers and families.
- Ability to work effectively with residents, staff, students, volunteers, family and community agencies.
- Ability to motivate individual residents in order to maximize their participation in meaningful leisure activities.
- Advanced understanding of and ability to apply group dynamic principals.
- Ability to maintain appropriate documentation on residents' progress, care plans, evaluation tools and audits.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply a quality improvement approach in the delivery of recreation services.
- Ability to deliver a high level of Customer Service, Fiscal Accountability, Innovation, Results Orientation and Teamwork.
- Ability to work flexible time schedules including evenings and weekends, depending on programming needs of the Home.
- Ability to utilize a variety of software applications such as Microsoft Word and automated systems (i.e. PointClickCare).
- Ability to promote Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.
RECREATION SERVICES ASSISTANT - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto
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As a condition of employment with the Long-Term Care Homes & Services Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg. 246/22).