Recreation and Leisure Staff - Sarnia, Canada - County of Lambton
Description
Company BiographyThe 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 OverviewProvide recreation, leisure and social opportunities and therapeutic services, during days, evenings and weekends.
These will include a range of indoor and outdoor activities and outings, scheduled in a manner that allows all residents in the home to benefit.
Programs and activities will be provided to help enhance each resident's quality of life and will reflect their past and current interests.
Responsibilities:
Therapeutic Activities:
- Assist with therapeutic activities (i.e. walking program, exercises, ROM, dining assistance)
- Assist residents to create specific wellness goals, providing encouragement and support for their participation in therapeutic activities of their choice.
- Complete referrals for seating and mobility equipment
- Coordinate with residents /families and outside vendors, for the purchase of appropriate mobility devices for residents
- Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate resident programs/ activities, both in the Home and in the community. A mix of individual, small and large group options will be available.
- Provide opportunities for resident and family input in the development and scheduling of recreation and social activities
- Provision of information to residents about community activities that may be of interest to them.
- Support and assist residents to participate in independent activities in the home and community
- Program planning and implementation, dietary requisitions, van bookings, room bookings, outing forms, schedule volunteers, purchase supplies, assist residents to and from programs/activities, set up & cleanup of program/activity spaces
- Attend department meetings as well as interdisciplinary and committee meetings.
Documentation:
- Document and update individual resident care plans
- Complete daily documentation, resident profiles, attend care conferences and complete quarterly summaries
- Complete resident assessments (MDS-RAI) and work with residents/families to develop, monitor and update goals.
Auditing:
- Complete all required audits which may include, Resident goal audit, equipment logo audit, fridge / freezer audits, program cancellations, monthly calendar, program evaluations, ongoing assessments
- Maintain a safe environment
General:
- Incumbents must keep uptodate on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
- Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis
Supervision Requirements
Direct Supervision:
Not Applicable
Indirect Supervision:
Not Applicable
Functional Authority:
Direct volunteer and student activities
Qualifications:
Minimum Formal Education
- Completion of a recognized postsecondary degree or diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Gerontology or a related discipline or Post diploma course at the University or Community College level in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Gerontology or a related discipline
- A valid Ontario's Driver's License is required. A valid Class "F" Ontario Driver's License is preferred
- Two years' experience in a medical or therapeutic setting, preferably a long term care home
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