Recreation Assistant

Description

RENFREW VICTORIA HOSPITAL
Employment Opportunity
Recreation Assistant, Casual

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) is a 55-bed, fully accredited facility located just 45 minutes west of Ottawa, serving a catchment area of over 60,000. Part of the Renfrew and Area Health Village, RVH provides medical, surgical and complex continuing care as well as extensive ambulatory care with over 30,000 emergency and clinic visits per year.

In this role you will enjoy perks like an on-site modern gym open 24/7, and outstanding staff recognition, appreciation and wellness activities. We offer an Education Fund accessible for all employees each year to further their education and certifications.

We are people who provide excellent care for patients and their families, who support each other and our teams, keep each other safe, and are committed to our reputation as a model of excellence in health care. We are very proud of our high retention of staff and are continuously grateful for the amazing support of our community.

Come join us! As a result of internal growth, we are hiring a casual Recreational Assistant. 

Pay Grid: $26.87 - $27.85

Union: CUPE

Under the leadership of the Recreationist, the Recreation Assistant plans and conducts activity programs for the Continuing Care Floor. These programs provide a social milieu and address the collective needs of the Residents. Such programs will be open to all Residents and will be offered by the Recreation Assistant with the assistance of volunteers, i.e. large group entertainment, parties, bingos, sing songs and games. The Assistant will assist the Recreationist in running specialized group treatment programs.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
 Diploma in Recreation or post secondary diploma in related field.
 Able to work in multi-disciplinary setting.
 Enthusiastic and highly motivated
 Experience in working with and programming for seniors.
 Able to assist with wheelchair transport
 Ability to use active listening skills
 Day, evening and weekend work as per schedule of Resident activities.

Everyone is Welcome

RVH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of our current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team. This position is open due to internal movement. 

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes to View email address on renfrewhosp.com , on our website at www.renfrewhosp.com/jobpostings. Compliance with RVH vaccination policy and a recent satisfactory criminal record check are required. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at View phone number on renfrewhosp.com.