Recreation Assistant

JOB TITLE: RECREATION ASSITANT
JOB SUMMARY:

As a valued interdisciplinary team member, the Recreation Assistant, under the direction of the Recreation Therapist, implements recreation and life enrichment programs which meet the physical, social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs of the Residents. Ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per the Strategic Directions of Park Place Seniors Living.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and Responsibilities may include all or some of the following responsibilities depending on the size of the home and may be combined with another Job Title if applicable.
• Responsible day-to-day for the preparation, implementation and evaluation of recreation programs in addition to the maintenance of Resident attendance records for those programs.
• Ensures that every Resident is involved in identified recreational activities in order to meet the goals of the Resident's recreational treatment plan. Leads, instructs and motivates Residents in individual and group leisure pursuits.
• Records complete, accurate and relevant data for every Resident according to Park Place charting protocol.
• Complete documentations in resident’s charts as required at the direction of Recreation Therapist.
• May complete MDA RAI Assessment and care planning at the direction of the Recreation Therapist.
• Maintains ongoing communication with other interdisciplinary team members and works collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) including volunteers to support Residents’ wishes and needs.
• When Resident programs occur off-site, accompanies Residents with other employees and/orfamily members or substitute decision-maker to ensure safety at all times. 2 of 4
• May be assigned Medication Assistance activities including documentation under the direction of a regulated health care provider (e.g., nurse) and in accordance with Park Place policies, procedures, and provincial standards.
• Participate in required training and education programs, including Medication Assistance Program (MAP) certification and annual competency evaluation, prior to performing these duties.
• Attends relevant education sessions. • Assists with the Park Place Quality Assurance program audits and evaluations to determine results and effectiveness of current programs.
• Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of Residents, visitors, self, other employees, volunteers, and the general public.
• Report near miss, injury, equipment damage and accidents to the supervisor immediately and complete required reports.
• Report unsafe work conditions and unsafe acts.
• Make safety suggestions.
• Performs other related duties as required. HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible to read, understand and comply with Park Place’s and provincially mandated Occupational Health and Safety policies and safe work practices
• Involved in all aspects of the Health and Safety Program including:
o Uses safe work procedures
o Promotes health and safety policy and awareness
o Makes safety suggestions
o Reads OHS minutes posted
• Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of Residents, self, other employees and the public
• Reports any near miss, injury, and accident or equipment damage to supervisor immediately and completes required reports
• Corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions
• Sets a good example

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of 2-year Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant program or equivalent is required.
• Minimum One year of relevant experience is preferred.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills with a strong ability to communicate with and understand the changing needs of Residents’ living in long term care.
• Must be organized, dependable and flexible.
• Must possess the ability to make decisions and be accountable for those decisions.
• Strong communicator with Residents, families, employees, volunteers, and visitors.
​​​​​​​• Proven ability to prioritize and organize workload. • Team building skills. • Ability to facilitate resolution of problems/conflicts.