Life Enrichment Assistant - Lindsay, Canada - City of Kawartha Lakes - Victoria Manor

City of Kawartha Lakes - Victoria Manor

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Lindsay, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

The Life Enrichment Assistant reports to the Manager of Resident & Family Services and is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating leisure programs in the home that meet the social, emotional, physical, spiritual and intellectual needs of residents with a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for all aspects of resident programs including but not limited to planning activities, purchasing supplies, decorating, setting up, facilitating, supervising and assisting residents, cleaning up, documenting, and evaluating.
Participate in planning 1:1, small and large group activities, and special events that meet the social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual needs of the residents.
Revaluate _new and/or modified _programs according to resident needs.
Organize and facilitate community outings according to resident needs.
Actively and effectively facilitate programs in the home including but not limited to 1:1, small group, large group, and special events.
Complete resident assessments and establish goalsand interventions based on the residents identified needs and problems.
Complete documentation related to programming including but not limited to assessment, attendance, progress notes, care plans, and quarterly reviews.
Effectively communicate and promote all programs offered by the home i.e. create posters, advertisements etc.
Assist in the development of the newsletter.
Decorate appropriately for seasonal events, special events, and holidays.
Participatein the homes Continuous Quality Improvement Program including but not limited to the completion of audits and ongoing program evaluation.
Support and effectively utilize volunteer resourcesin the provision of programs.
Ensure effective communication with all residents, family members, team member and volunteers.
Work collaborativelyas part of a multidisciplinary team including but not limited to resident, family, nursing, dietary, environmental, and restorativecare.
Support Pastoral Care Services, Palliative Care, and the activities of the Residents' Council.
Participate in departmental meetings, home specific committees, and multidisciplinary care conferences when required.
Comply with all organization policies, procedures, and practices.
Appropriately utilize and maintain department supplies and resources.
Seek opportunities to collaborate with other therapy programs i.e. pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, and to connect the home with the community.
Maintain awareness of changes within the profession and seek continual educational opportunities.
Work in accordance with the organization's Health and SafetyPolicies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working with seniors, particularly in a long term care setting.
Knowledge of community resources.
An energetic individual that possess effective leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate initiative, and the ability to work independently and/or in a team setting.
Innovative residentcentered approach to programming.
Previous experience in program planning, documentation, and evaluation required.
Competencyin MedeCare, MS Officean asset.
Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.

EDUCATION:

Postsecondary diploma or degree in activation, recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or
Current enrollment in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field
Current Standard and/or Emergency First Aid and CPR Certification.
FoodHandlers Certificate required