Recreation Aide

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Department: Woodingford Lodge
Reports to: Coordinator of Resident Programs and Support Services
Effective Date: January 1999
Positions Supervised: 0
Revised Date: April 2017

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Resident Programs and Support Services, develops, implements and assesses therapeutic, recreational and physical programs to meet the needs of individual residents.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To initiate and foster positive ongoing interactions with residents, thereby encouraging them to:
   a) exercise choice and self-expression through individual or group participation in programs;
   b) participate in familiar physical, social, cultural or creative programs;
   c) participate in learning new physical, social, cultural or creative activities;
   d) maintain or improve personal self-esteem.
2. To schedule, prepare, implement and evaluate individual or group programs that are designed to meet the needs of the residents in accordance with the availability of resources. 
3. To work in collaboration with the community to secure entertainers, community groups, and other outside agencies to complement the programs offered.
4. To teach and supervise activities directed at resident rehabilitation, motivation and creativity.
5. To maintain statistics and progress reports in reference to individual treatment plans.
6. To complete scheduled resident assessments in compliance with Ministry of Health and Long Term Care standards. Completion of RAI MDS requirements as scheduled and assigned.
7. To communicate on a regular basis resident information and interests to members of the multi-disciplinary team.
8. To regularly maintain resident progress notes through documentation on resident charts. 
9. To supervise and assist residents on scheduled out-trips.
10. To assist in portering residents to and from activities when necessary.
11. To assist with resident, staff and volunteer orientation.
12. To attend both in-services and educational programs as assigned.
13. To participate on various committees as assigned.
14. To assist in serving meals and feeding residents.
15. To maintain a safe, clean and tidy working environment.
16. To requisition supplies and equipment based on budgetary restrictions.
17. Provide person and family centred care to support physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the resident.
18. To perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A post-secondary diploma in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or enrolled in a community college diploma program in such a field. 
2. Current certification in both C.P.R. and Standard First Aid.
3. Current Food Handler Certification
4. Good observation and reporting skills. 
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
6. Ability to deal compassionately with the elderly.
7. Proficient computer skills.
8. Valid Ontario driver’s license and a vehicle with insurance is required.