Recreation Aide - Hamilton, Canada - APANS Health Services

APANS Health Services

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Accountability Objective:

The Recreation Associates provide recreation activities for individuals with disabilities or illnesses using a variety of techniques. Recreation Associates improve and maintain the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the resident.

Under the direction of the Director of Program & Support Services he/she helps individuals reduce depression, stress, and anxiety; recover basic motor functioning and reasoning abilities; build confidence; and socialize effectively.

They carry out recreational interventions consistent with the residents' needs and interests as directed by the Director.

Background/Qualifications:

Diploma / Degree in recreation. Degree or Diploma in a health sciences field such as Gerontology, Social Service Worker, Kinesiology etc
Must show proof of being fully vaccinated.
Minimum 1 year experience in a social or recreation program preferred.
Able to identify new methods to incorporate recreation into programing for residents.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology an asset.
Ability to assume leadership in a group.
Must have patience, tact, friendly disposition, enthusiasm, and developed communication skills.
Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
Must have a basic understanding of the elderly and aging process.
Excellent time management and project management skills.
Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
Understanding of Microsoft Office programs and good organizational skills.
Demonstrated understanding of patient /client safety procedures.
Strong customer service skills.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

Plan and perform group and one to one activities meeting the needs of each resident and encourages participation.
Ensure each resident's physical, social, intellectual, spiritual and sensory emotional needs are met through independent activities or group in accordance with Directors direction.
Encourage residents who are isolated from others or who have limited social skills to have recreational interaction with others.
Assists in developing and updating the recreational interventions addressing the needs of the residents.
Encourage residents to continue independent activities.
Observe and document the individual resident attendance, participation, reactions, and progress.
Instruct residents in relaxation techniques to reduce stress and tension, stretching and limbering exercises, proper body mechanics for participation in recreational activities, pacing and energy conservation techniques, and team activities.
Use interventions to develop specific skills, while providing opportunities for exercise, mental stimulation, creativity, and fun.