Co - ordinator of Recreation and Leisure Programs

Section: Therapeutic Services

Division: Long-Term Care Services

Department: Community Well-Being

Initial Reporting Location: 960 Notre Dame Avenue

Job Status: Permanent Position

Number of Vacancies: 1

Union Affiliation: Non union

Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: No

Range of Pay: Group 11 - $3,293.50 to $3,877.30 bi-weekly

The start date will follow the selection process.

A criminal record check is required for this position and will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your criminal record check with your application.

Main Function: To plan, direct, administer and evaluate recreation and leisure programs and resources to improve the functioning and independence of residents of Pioneer Manor in order to positively impact their quality of life. Organize special events and fundraising for the residents and families of the Home.

Characteristic Duties: Under the general supervision of the Manager of Therapeutic Services.

• Plan, administer and evaluate recreation and leisure programs and resources to improve the functioning and independence of residents of Pioneer Manor in order to positively impact their quality of life.
• Make recommendations for comprehensive recreation programs, processes, policies, procedures and program descriptions.
• Review medical records; provide assessment on admission; and determine initial goals and objectives working collaboratively with the residents and families for residents to find meaning through leisure by promoting optimism, independence, healthy lifestyles, and by teaching leisure related skills.
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary team regarding resident status changes, needs and treatments. Participate in resident and interdisciplinary team conferences as required.
• Document on residents’ medical charts regarding services provided and update care plans accordingly.
• Provide instruction, information and direction to staff, students, volunteers, residents and families regarding recreation and leisure programs.
• Advocate for residents’ and family needs and encourage resident/family involvement.
• Prepare and maintain statistical records, reports and/or other administrative data.
• Participate in staff hiring; direct and supervise staff, monitor and manage performance evaluations; train and direct staff to perform and deliver quality recreation and leisure programs.
• Apply current recreation and leisure best practices.
• Maintain clinical competence by monitoring staff and students, completing continuing education and participating in research.
• Coordinate and lead planning meetings with activation staff for the purpose of developing and evaluating the impact of the recreational activity programs, and for determining the need for supplies and equipment.
• Maintain an inventory of recreation/activation supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate a variety of special activities and celebrations for the residents according to season, holidays and special occasions.
• Plan and create monthly facility wide and home area activity calendars in collaboration with the activity worker staff.
• Provide support to Family Council; facilitate, develop and maintain an organized Residents’ Council.
• Develop and organize the fundraising initiatives (e.g. “Caring is Forever Tree”, the annual family barbecue).
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein, and of applicable facility manuals.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Training

• Successful completion of a Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Membership in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario or Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association.
• Training in Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) an asset.
• Training in P.I.E.C.E.S. (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Capabilities, Environment, Social), U-First, and Montessori an asset.
• Successful completion of a Community College Program in Social Services would be considered an asset.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a long term care setting including dementia care.

Knowledge Of

• Leisure theories, models and principles, assessment processes and techniques, and counselling processes.
• Demonstrated recent knowledge and experience in working with the elderly, their family and caregivers.
• The Occupational Health and Safety Act and in particular its relation to long term care facilities.
• Applicable legislation and related regulations including regulations governing long term care facilities under the Long-Term Care Homes Act as they relate to recreation and leisure services.
• Various health conditions and their impact on health and well being.
• Best practices within areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrate knowledge of microcomputer software capabilities and computerized administrative systems.
• Horizontal linkages to other relevant governmental levels and services as well as the private sector.

Abilities To

• Understand and meet the needs of customers.
• Demonstrate ability to be adaptive, creative, innovative and flexible.
• Create and respond appropriately to a continuous learning environment.
• Manage conflict; mediate disputes; assist in reaching consensus.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and supervisory skills.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills in providing effective counselling and verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to establish and promote good interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrate ability to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrate ability to set priorities and work independently.
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to continue to improve professional competence and knowledge.

Personal Suitability

• Mental and physical fitness to perform essential job functions.

Language

• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• French verbal skills highly desirable; written skills an asset.

Other Requirements

• Provide, at own cost, a Criminal Record Check.
• Provide, at own cost, a Two-step Mantoux Test (TB).
• Provide, at own cost, a N-95 Mask Fit Testing.

Competencies: Competency Library - Level 2 Proficiency (Supervisory)

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