Position Description

Recreation Programmer

Position Identification

Title: Recreation Programmer

Department: Department of Recreation

Key Relationships

Reports To: Director of Recreation

Interface/Build Relationships: Colleagues (intra-departmental and inter-departmental), residents, families, and community partners

Union Status: CUPE Collective Bargaining Unit Member

Position Objective

To plan and implement safe therapeutic individual and group activities throughout Glen Haven Manor by completing job duties as assigned and in accordance with departmental standards and procedures.

Position Specification

Qualifications:

Grade Twelve or equivalent

Recreation/Leisure Diploma or Therapeutic Recreation Degree (preferred)

Five years experience working in long term care

Current Nova Scotia Driver's License with Car Class IV license

Knowledge & Skills: Conflict Resolution Problem Solving

Communication Organizational

Interpersonal Time Management

Characteristics & Behaviors: Accountable Disciplined Initiative

Adaptable Enthusiastic Motivated

Approachable Flexible Professional

Compassionate Friendly Reliable

Cooperative Honest Responsible

Position Summary

Promote and enhance resident health by organizing and conducting therapeutic activities aimed to reactivate and maintain an individual's ability and maximize their well being (physical, mental, social and spiritual), within the established guidelines for health, safety, infection control and quality management. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary health care team to provide appropriate support to residents and family by accommodating recreation programming to meet resident's needs and other scheduled activities.

Accountabilities

Complete assigned workload as per departmental procedures (including but not limited to the following):

Plan, coordinate and execute programs in cooperation with appropriate departments

Provide one:one activities for residents as required

Coordinate on monthly activity calendars as a team

Post daily programs and activities on each unit

Maintain detailed records of activity programs and participation notes

Maintain the continuity of care by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs

Shop for program and activity supplies

Prepare Recreation and Leisure Assessment for Interdisciplinary Care Conferences upon admission and at annual review as required

Actively reach out to new residents and residents currently not participating in activities

Orientate, mentor and supervise volunteers

Organize and prioritize allocated job tasks

Follow direction with minimal supervision

Follow documentation standards and complete applicable forms

Comply with all policies, procedures, standards and programs

Knowledgeable and respectful of Resident and Family Rights and Responsibilities

Contribute to customer service excellence at all times with residents and families

Communicate and interact professionally, positively and courteously with residents, families, visitors and staff

Apply infection control practices and standard precautions

Implement Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Work Practices

Apply proper body mechanics when performing all duties

Assist with training and mentoring new staff

Maintain effective intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships

Participate in professional development opportunities

Participate on committees that promote the goals of Glen Haven Manor

Adhere to the Declaration of Confidentiality

Adhere to the Standards of Conduct

Commit to embracing diversity and creating unity and inclusion among members of your work community

Respond to emergencies as per Emergency Voice Code procedures

Apply the organizational values to achieve the Vision, Mission and Strategic Directions at Glen Haven Manor

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Safety Health & Environmental Affairs

Works safely, completing all job tasks in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Work Practices to reduce risk of injury to self, colleagues and residents. Is alert to and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations to the appropriate personnel. Participates in activities associated with the management of workplace safety, health and environmental affairs as endorsement of a progressive safety culture, accepting that safety is everyone's responsibility.

Working Conditions

Shift work, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Standing and walking for extended periods of time

Sitting, lifting, reaching, squatting and crouching on a regular basis

Moving equipment or furniture

Subject to interruption of duties resulting from resident needs

Exposure to distress and frustration from expressions of challenging or responsive behaviors

Physical Requirements

Lift objects, up to a maximum of 44 pounds

Carry objects, up to a maximum of 15 pounds

Push/Pull forces, up to a maximum spike at 50 pounds

Intermittent stretching/reaching

Intermittent bending/stooping

Minimal periods of crouching/kneeling

Sensory perceptual demands: Hearing Touching

Reading Vision

Speaking Writing

Acknowledgement

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the role.