Activities Coordinator- Long Term Care
About The Position
The Recreation & Leisure Centre is responsible for the planning, coordinated development, management and implementation of recreation, leisure, therapy and volunteer activities, programs, services and initiatives to the residents of a municipal long term care facility. Within one of the city’s Long Term Care Facilities (Garry Armstrong, Carleton Lodge, Centre d’accueil Champlain or Peter D. Clark Centre) you are responsible for implementing and facilitating a variety of recreation and leisure opportunities for residents. Duties include designing program tailored plans to resident needs, consulting with the resident, nursing staff, and other medical/professional service providers to ensure programs meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of residents, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement.
Requirements
- Completion of 2 year community college diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology or other related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of related experience working with seniors, geriatric patients/clients or long-term care residents which includes recreation planning and implementation.
- Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated.
- Planning and implementing programs with a geriatric population.
- Wide range or recreation programs and resources geared to meet the needs of residents with Alzheimer/Dementia and other related disorders.
- Basic knowledge of computer applications.
- Computerized records systems applicable to Long Term Care (RAIMDS).
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
- Designated Day 1 Ready – immediate requirement for language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing English: oral, reading, writing Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.
- Must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.
- Meets the physical requirements of the job related to assisting residents with activities.
Nice To Haves
- Committed to on-going professional development in recreation activity planning for long term care residents.
Responsibilities
- Implementing and facilitating a variety of recreation and leisure opportunities for residents.
- Designing program tailored plans to resident needs.
- Consulting with the resident, nursing staff, and other medical/professional service providers to ensure programs meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of residents, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate activity programs for cognitively impaired, physically frail and normally aged residents in accordance with their individual needs.
- Document resident progress for health record and care plans.
- Contribute to and work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
- Consult with residents, families, LTC staff and other health care providers to develop tailored, individual and appropriate resident care plans.
- Communicate effectively and professionally, interpersonally and in writing with residents, families, LTC staff and other health providers.
- Adapt to changing requirements and demands.
- Manage time, priorities and organize activities within short time constraints.
Benefits
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
