Recreation Team Member - Long Term Care

Schlegel Villages • London, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Village of Glendale Crossing has an exciting opportunity for a Recreation Team Member to join their team. This is an unscheduled part-time position with an expected start date of May-June. The hiring rate for this role is $22.59 per collective agreement/employee association agreement. Schlegel Villages is redefining elder care through innovation, Village design, and culture change, with a mission to provide holistic healthcare in a home environment that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident. They are committed to accommodating individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and value equity, diversity, and inclusion within their hiring practices.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in/completed diploma or degree recreation/leisure studies and/or gerontology from a community college or university
• Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members
• Support and embrace our resident-centered social culture
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Foster exemplary relationships with residents, their families and the Village team to deliver holistic care that focusses on flexible living and quality of life

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the five domains in Therapeutic Recreation that contribute to an individual’s health
• Knowledge of recreational therapy practices, methods, techniques and opportunities to improve resident’s well-being and holistic health
• An understanding of the relevant sections of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement programs

Benefits

• Competitive salary, and benefits
• Significant opportunities for Growth and Development: Our Leaders come from within
• Ongoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and generous rewards and recognition
• Individualized Assistance for Team Member Education and Development
• Loans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential
• A Unique Family Culture: Every Person in Every Village is a branch of our Family Tree

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree