Activity Attendant - Simcoe, Canada - Norfolk General Hospital

Norfolk General Hospital

Verified Company

Simcoe, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Position Titl

e:
Activity Attendant

Position Status:
Full-Time

Rate of Pay:
$

Posting No: 23-48

Posting Dat

e:
March 14, 2023
**Deadline to Apply: March 22, 2023

About the Position
Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home is seeking a Activity Attendant who is committed to providing optimal
resident care and is dedicated to the NHNH Mission by enriching lives with dignity, care and compassion.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful Therapeutic Recreational

Programs for residents, in collaboration with the Activation Coordinator;

Maintain effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and

staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events;

Complete Surge Learning online LTC training monthly in order to keep informed of current trends in

the total care of the elderly;

Assist with maintenance of appropriate department records;
Completing Long Term Care Recreation Initial Assessments and RAI/MDS Assessments;
Completing and updating Resident Care Plans and documenting progress notes in Point Click Care
Assessing individual resident activity levels in Activity Master Program;
Completing Program Plan Evaluations;
Charting POC Food and Fluid intake;
Assisting with meal services as required;
Implement Montessori Programming;
Facilitating Sensory Programming using equipment in our onsite Multi-Sensory Room;
Facilitate Ex N' Flex exercise equipment;
Participate in LTC Residents Council Meetings;
Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities as well as facilitating residents to scheduled and

- pre-arranged outings;

Adherence to all health and safety policies, procedures and provisions and the recognition and

- reporting of unsafe hazards and work practices;

Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

Postsecondary diploma or degree in recreational and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation or other

related field from a recognized post-secondary institution;

Previous experience working in therapeutic recreation in Long Term Care with a geriatric population;
Provincial driver's license to transport residents by van (i

e:
Class F);

Smart Serve Certification;
Certified in CPR Training;
Experience with Point Click Care (RAI/MDS, Care Planning), POC and Activity Master an asset;
Experience in Montessori and Multi-Sensory Programming, preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Demonstrated flexibility in times of increased workload;
An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly;
Experience in maintaining confidentiality and discretion in patient/record contacts;

Hours of Work:

Must work shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

How to apply:
Interested applicants must submit a current
cover letter and resume to the Human

Internal applicants is 1600 hours
March This vacancy will remain posted until filled.

In order to ensure equal opportunities during the recruitment and selection process, Norfolk General
Hospital and Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon
request.

Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home thanks all applicants for their interest. Please
note that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.