Therapeutic Recreation-permanent, Full Time (1.00 Eft), Evenings & Weekends

Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator #6

Permanent |Full time (1.0 EFT)|Evenings (1130-1945) & Weekends

Reporting to the Manager of Support Services, the Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator provides therapeutic activities with and for the residents promoting their physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being, based on the activity care plan; medical; Donwood Manor mission statement; objectives and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

ñPrevious geriatric experience preferred.

ñMinimum Grade 12 education

ñCompletion of the 'Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults' program with Red River College or equivalent training.

ñExcellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective communication with residents, families, team members and volunteers

ñWillingness to work along with Donwood Manor Mission, Vision, Values statement

ñAbility to plan and execute creative therapeutic activities for the elderly.

ñFood Handlers Certificate required, within 6 months of employment;

RESPONSIBILITIES

ñProvides opportunity for all residents to participate in a variety of activities that the five domains of recreation which include spiritual, cognitive, physical, emotional and social.

ñRelates to residents in a professional, caring manner with due regard for residents' rights, dignity, worth, pride, privacy, safety, and personal property.

ñPlans and implements individual and group therapeutic activities with and for residents, being aware of the resident's needs and physical status on each unit.

ñPrepares and revises initial resident activity care plans and modifies therapeutic activities as required for each resident on the facilitator's assigned unit.

ñRecords progress notes on each resident and participates in resident care conferences

ñProvides partial or complete assistance with feeding of meals to residents.

ñGuides and assists volunteers in their duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

ñPosition involves physical activities including, but not limited to standing, walking, bending, stretching, repetitive actions, portering and lifting/carrying/moving various objects.

Disability accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

As a condition of employment, a current Criminal Record Certificate and an Adult Abuse Registry is required within three weeks of hire date.