Recreation and Leisure Staff
Top Benefits
About the role
Division: Long-Term Care
Job Status: Part Time
Number of Positions: 1
Hours of Work: As Scheduled
Wage Rate: $31.03 - $31.07/hour
Posting Date: Monday, August 18 2025
Closing Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Company Biography
The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.
Position Summary
Provide recreation, leisure and social opportunities and therapeutic services, during days, evenings and weekends. These will include a range of indoor and outdoor activities and outings, scheduled in a manner that allows all residents in the Home to benefit. Programs and activities will be provided to help enhance each Elder’s quality of life and will reflect their past and current interests.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Therapeutic Activities:
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Assist with therapeutic activities (i.e. walking program, exercises, ROM, dining assistance)
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Assist Elders to create specific wellness goals, providing encouragement and support for their participation in therapeutic activities of their choice.
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Complete referrals for seating and mobility equipment
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Co-ordinate with Elders /families and outside vendors, for the purchase of appropriate mobility devices for Elders
Recreation and Social Activities
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Develop, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate Elder programs/ activities, both in the Home and in the community. A mix of individual, small and large group options will be available.
-
Provide opportunities for Elder and family input in the development and scheduling of recreation and social activities
-
Provision of information to Elders about community activities that may be of interest to them.
-
Support and assist Elders to participate in independent activities in the Home and community
-
Program planning and implementation, dietary requisitions, van bookings, room bookings, outing forms, schedule volunteers, purchase supplies, assist Elders to and from programs/activities, set up & clean-up of program/activity spaces
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Attend department meetings as well as interdisciplinary and committee meetings.
Documentation:
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Document and update individual Elder care plans
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Complete daily documentation, Elder profiles, attend care conferences and complete quarterly summaries
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Complete Elder assessments (MDS-RAI) and work with Elders/families to develop, monitor and update goals.
Auditing:
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Complete all required audits which may include, Elder goal audit, equipment logo audit, fridge / freezer audits, program cancellations, monthly calendar, program evaluations, ongoing assessments
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Maintain a safe environment
General:
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Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
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Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis
These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervision Requirements
Direct Supervision: Not applicable
Indirect Supervision: Not applicable
Functional Authority: Direct volunteer and student activities
Credentials Required
Minimum Formal Education
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Completion of a recognized post-secondary degree or diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Gerontology or a related discipline or Post diploma course at the University or Community College level in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Gerontology or a related discipline
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A valid Ontario's Driver's License is required. A valid Class "F" Ontario Driver's License is preferred
Experience
- Two years' experience in a medical or therapeutic setting, preferably a long-term care home
Recreation and Leisure Staff
Top Benefits
About the role
Division: Long-Term Care
Job Status: Part Time
Number of Positions: 1
Hours of Work: As Scheduled
Wage Rate: $31.03 - $31.07/hour
Posting Date: Monday, August 18 2025
Closing Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Company Biography
The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.
Position Summary
Provide recreation, leisure and social opportunities and therapeutic services, during days, evenings and weekends. These will include a range of indoor and outdoor activities and outings, scheduled in a manner that allows all residents in the Home to benefit. Programs and activities will be provided to help enhance each Elder’s quality of life and will reflect their past and current interests.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Therapeutic Activities:
-
Assist with therapeutic activities (i.e. walking program, exercises, ROM, dining assistance)
-
Assist Elders to create specific wellness goals, providing encouragement and support for their participation in therapeutic activities of their choice.
-
Complete referrals for seating and mobility equipment
-
Co-ordinate with Elders /families and outside vendors, for the purchase of appropriate mobility devices for Elders
Recreation and Social Activities
-
Develop, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate Elder programs/ activities, both in the Home and in the community. A mix of individual, small and large group options will be available.
-
Provide opportunities for Elder and family input in the development and scheduling of recreation and social activities
-
Provision of information to Elders about community activities that may be of interest to them.
-
Support and assist Elders to participate in independent activities in the Home and community
-
Program planning and implementation, dietary requisitions, van bookings, room bookings, outing forms, schedule volunteers, purchase supplies, assist Elders to and from programs/activities, set up & clean-up of program/activity spaces
-
Attend department meetings as well as interdisciplinary and committee meetings.
Documentation:
-
Document and update individual Elder care plans
-
Complete daily documentation, Elder profiles, attend care conferences and complete quarterly summaries
-
Complete Elder assessments (MDS-RAI) and work with Elders/families to develop, monitor and update goals.
Auditing:
-
Complete all required audits which may include, Elder goal audit, equipment logo audit, fridge / freezer audits, program cancellations, monthly calendar, program evaluations, ongoing assessments
-
Maintain a safe environment
General:
-
Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
-
Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis
These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervision Requirements
Direct Supervision: Not applicable
Indirect Supervision: Not applicable
Functional Authority: Direct volunteer and student activities
Credentials Required
Minimum Formal Education
-
Completion of a recognized post-secondary degree or diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Gerontology or a related discipline or Post diploma course at the University or Community College level in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Gerontology or a related discipline
-
A valid Ontario's Driver's License is required. A valid Class "F" Ontario Driver's License is preferred
Experience
- Two years' experience in a medical or therapeutic setting, preferably a long-term care home