Recreation & Leisure Aide - Student - Brucelea - Walkerton, Canada - County of Bruce
Description
About the County"Bold and beautiful Bruce County... a healthy, caring community of prosperity and innovation."
Nestled in the heart of the beautiful rural community of Walkerton is Brucelea Haven, a home for 144 residents. Alongside the picturesque Colpoys Bay in Wiarton 100 residents call Gateway Haven Home.
Both homes were built in 2003, replacing existing Homes for the Aged, thereby continuing a tradition of quality care in Bruce County.
The success of the operation of both homes is built on the foundation that this is a true 'home' for all its Residents.
Home is a place where residents may live with dignity and in security, safety, and comfort and have their physical, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural needs adequately met.
This strong foundational belief is encompassed and supported by the legislation and regulations highlighted in "The Residents' Rights" and "The Long Term Care Homes Act 2007"Both Gateway Haven and Brucelea Haven operate as municipal homes, and the not-for profit structure allows for a level of care that is of exceptional quality while also being transparent in operation and accountability
About the Job
Brucelea Haven LTC is seeking qualified applicants for a Recreation & Leisure Summer Student position.
Reporting to the Manager of Recreation & Leisure, the successful incumbent will join a team focusing on implementing individualized recreation and leisure programs to the residents of Brucelea Haven.
This position will work full time hours for the duration of the summer.Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Prepare and setup for Recreation programs
Participate and assist with implementation of programs under the direction of Recreation staff
Porter residents to and from programs
Maintain cleanliness of activity rooms
Assist in creating the monthly activity calendars
Salary & Benefits
Wage:
$16.00 per hour + 4% vacation in lieu
Requirements:
Qualifications:
Enrollment in a post-secondary diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, or another related field from a community college or university for Fall 2023
Able to meet the physical demands of the position (stand, walk, porter residents for extended periods)
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to interact with residents, families, and other staff in a positive and diplomatic manner
Available to work weekends, evenings and days
Privacy
Additional Information
The Corporation of the County of Bruce is an equal opportunity employer committed to barrier-free employment practices. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants in advance, but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Company
County of Bruce
Location
Brucelea Haven
Opening Date
Jan 06, 2023
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