Recreation Programmer – Permanent Part-Time (0.8)

Job Specifications and Qualifications

· Education: A minimum of a two-year post-secondary diploma in Therapeutic Recreation/Leisure Studies or an undergraduate degree in Recreation.

· Experience: Proven experience working within a healthcare environment; specific experience supporting individuals with dementia is highly valued.

· Collaboration: A demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

· Technical Skills: Proficiency in basic computer applications.

· Personal Attributes: A creative, innovative mindset and a genuine passion for working with seniors.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Recreation Therapy and Volunteer Services, the Recreation Programmer manages the full scope of resident engagement from initial assessment and program design to implementation and evaluation. Additionally, they play a key role in documenting resident progress and providing supervisory support for the volunteer team.

Responsibilities:

*Assesses the residents' leisure interests and records the results through recreation leisure assessments.

* Work cooperatively and collaboratively with the inter-disciplinary team in carrying out the resident's intervention plan and communicating resident's information to the interdisciplinary team.

* Communicates observations, developments, and the resident's status to the appropriate health care team member.

* Identifies and set goal(s) and objectives for the residents.

* Develops individual and group recreation programs.

* Facilitates working relationships with other local and community organizations that benefit residents.

* Provides recreation activities on evenings, weekends, statutory holidays, and organization's special events as required.

* Implements and facilitates therapeutic intervention for residents.

* Provide specialized programming for targeted residents with increasingly complex physical and cognitive/mental health needs and associated behavioural issues.

* Observes and documents resident's participation and progress in Point Click Care (electronic health record keeping system).

* Evaluates individual and group recreation programs.

* Maintains a safe environment, supplies and equipment.

* Participates in continuous quality improvement strategies.

* Research new and creative programs regularly.

* Participates in applicable in-services and educational sessions for continued professional development.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

* As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must provide a clear criminal record check (including a Vulnerable Sector Search). Please note that any costs associated with obtaining these documents are the responsibility of the applicant.
Please submit application with resume outlining qualifications and experience by email to:

· Gary Comeau, Director of Recreation Therapy and Volunteer Services at [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.