Recreation Aid (hillcrest place)

Mission:
Reporting to the Director of Recreation, the Recreation Aide assists in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents.
Key Outcomes:
•Live our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
•Lend a helping hand
•Cultivate relationships with staff, residents and families
•Lead with H.E.A.R.T. (hear, empathize, acknowledge, respond, thank)
Key Responsibilities:
•Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Director of Recreation & Executive Director;•Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting;•Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events;•Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly;•Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind;.•Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings;•Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels;•Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities;•Assisting with meal services as required;•Adheres to responsibilities and requirements for reporting adverse resident occurrences subject to regulatory and legislative direction.•Other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Credentials and Experience:
•College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent isrequired;
•Previous experience working with seniors;
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
•Excellent oral and written communication skills;
•An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly;
•Valid provincial driver's license to transport residents by van (i.e.: Class 4; Class F).
•Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).
Role Profile Approved by: Date:
Revera Core Competencies:
• Accountability: Takes ownership and holds self and others accountable to deliver high quality, timely and cost-effective results.
• Business Acumen: Understands financial and operational aspects and implications that are essential to achieve superior business results.
• Coaching & Developing Talent: Building capability of self, individuals and teams by engaging in feedback, coaching, learning and development. Building capability of self, individuals and teams by engaging in feedback, coaching, learning and development.
• Customer Focus: Keeping the customer in mind to deliver the highest possible quality of care, service and choices.
• Execution Excellence: Optimizes available resources and pursues implementation to consistently achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Innovative Thinking: Identifies, develops and implements new and innovative solutions to enhance opportunity, efficiency and quality.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Inspires and fosters a team environment and works collaboratively to achieve business goals and objectives.
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Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.