Recreation Worker jobs

Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma through University/College in recreation/leisure studies.
• Eligible for membership in Therapeutic Recreation Association of Ontario, Activity Professionals of Ontario or other recognized recreation focused associations.
• CPR and First Aid certificates.
• 3 to 5 years progressive related experience preferably in LTC.
• Minimum 1 year management experience in the LTC field.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with relevant long term care legislation.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities in activity programming and team participation.
• Understanding of the goals of activities and restorative care programs for the Long Term Care setting.
• Ability to problem solve and provide innovative solutions to resident program needs.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills applicable to family, resident and team situations.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to health and safety policies, procedures and applicable legislation.
• Previous experience with RAI/MDS and computerized documentation systems.
• Understanding of RNAO Best Practice Guidelines.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Manages a team of staff to establish recreation and leisure services organized and determined as requested by the residents, to provide appropriate recreation, leisure and educational opportunities based on and responsive to the abilities, strengths, needs, interests and former lifestyle of the residents.
• Plans, implements and evaluates individual and group programs suited to the individual needs of the participants and provides monthly calendar of events.
• Works in partnership with the Home’s staff on the quality management program ensuring required outcomes are achieved.
• Ensures standards of resident care and services are consistently achieved.
• Ensures all MOHLTC requirements are met.
• Designs, develops and enhances new and existing programs.
• Leads the development, implementation and evaluation of dementia specific programming in consultation with the Home’s staff.

We would like to thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

King Nursing is an equal opportunity employer and fully committed to diversity. We welcome applications from all interested parties. In accordance with our Accessibility Policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of our hiring process.

As a condition of employment, King Nursing requires that all applicants be legally entitled to work in Canada. A Criminal Record Search with a vulnerable sector screen is also required.

This posting is for a current vacancy.
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used as part of the applicant screening process.

Pay: $50,000.00-$58,000.00 per hour

Work Location: In person