Casual Recreation Restorative Aide, Riverview Gardens

Municipality of Chatham-Kent•Chatham, ON

1d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is currently accepting applications for permanent casual Recreation/Restorative Aides for Riverview Gardens Long-Term Care facility with the Seniors Services division. The Recreation/Restorative Aide assists with the assessment, programming, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic recreation, leisure and restorative needs within an interdisciplinary team for resident care.

Requirements

Possess a secondary school graduation diploma or equivalent education (i.e. GED certificate)
College diploma or university degree in recreation therapy or therapeutic recreation, recreation and leisure studies, kinesiology, or other related field; or; Is enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field
At least one year experience in an activation department in a health care setting
Strong ability to work independently and with other staff implementing home-wide activities, special events, in-neighbourhood programming, small group focus programs, 1:1 programs and programs geared towards current age and population of residents
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Basic computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (or similar software program)
Current Safe Food Handling Certificate required within six (6) months of hire
Restorative Care Education Certificate Training (RCET through Centre of Activity and Ageing or equivalent) or be enrolled in such a Restorative Care program required
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment.
A Vulnerable Sector Screen is required (Fixing Long-Term Care Act Section 252 O. Reg. 246/22) prior to being accepted for employment.
You must be 18 years of age or older to obtain a vulnerable police check.
Annual Flu immunization is required
2 step TB skin test to be completed within two weeks of starting position

Nice To Haves

Gentle Persuasive Approach training an asset
Gerontology specialty courses would be an asset
Several years' experience working with clients who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and/or dementia would be an asset
TRO (Therapeutic Recreation Ontario) Registered member or Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA) member an asset
Smart Serve Certification an asset

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
Work with individual residents to carry out specific exercise or independence restorative training under the guidance of a registered staff member or professional therapist
Prepare or assist with the preparation of monthly activation calendars and ensure all programs are meaningful and planned to meet the interests, abilities, needs and lifestyle preferences of the residents including intellectual, cognitive, social, spiritual, and physical
Prepare descriptions and Program Protocols for resident programs
Prepare and plan for programs including resources and supplies required
Mentor students from local education institutions while on placement
Encourage and motivate residents to participate in activities; provide meaningful opportunities based on choice, preferences and interests
Participate in multidisciplinary conferences as required
Administer Recreation and Therapeutic Recreation Assessments to determine interventions for quality care
Interact with volunteers and community resources; effectively utilize their contributions to enhance residents' lives
Demonstrate leadership abilities and supervise volunteers during programming
Complete documentation (initial assessments, progress notes, care plans, quarterly reviews, care conferences, RAI coding, RAPS and Resident Triggers), entering into computerized charting system
Track and maintain resident participation/attendance records
Complete feedback/audits on resident programs ensuring desired outcomes are achieved
Participate in audits and on workplace quality committees as assigned