Recreation RGH

Job summary

The Recreation Aide assists in planning, organizing, and implementing meaningful programs to meet the physical, mental, and social needs of residents. They also maintain effective communication with families and staff while documenting resident progress and assisting with meal services.

Job details

Position: Recreation Aide The successful candidate must be available to work weekdays, weekends, holidays and evenings as required 1–2 years of experience in Recreation, preferably in a nursing home or long-term care setting. Job Description Reporting to the Recreation Director, the Recreation Aide will assist in the planning, organization, and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents. Key Responsibilities: * Planning and implementing meaningful programs for the residents in conjunction with the Recreation Director * Evaluating and documenting the progress of the residents to meet their changing physical, mental and social needs * Maintains effective communication with residents, families, volunteers, and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events. * Attends in-services for continuing education on the comfort, care, needs and recreational activities for the residents * Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind. * Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities. * Assisting with meal services as required. * Other duties as assigned. * Working evenings and weekends Qualifications * College diploma in Recreation or Leisure Studies or a related field is required. * 1–2 years of experience in Recreation, preferably in a nursing home or long-term care setting * Proficiency in Point Click Care * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly. * Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

What you’ll do

The Recreation Aide assists in planning, organizing, and implementing meaningful programs to meet the physical, mental, and social needs of residents. They also maintain effective communication with families and staff while documenting resident progress and assisting with meal services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a college diploma in Recreation or Leisure Studies and possess 1–2 years of experience in a long-term care or nursing home setting. Proficiency in Point Click Care and a current Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening are mandatory.

Listed skills

• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Recreation planning
• Resident care
• Documentation
• Communication
• Point Click Care
• Program implementation
• Meal service assistance
• Team collaboration
• Elderly care
• Vulnerable sector screening
• Energetic
• Effective Communication
• Leisure And Recreation
• Compassion
• Planning
• Long-Term Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation
• Social Services
• Recreation Coordinator
• Recreation / Activities Worker
• Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders
• Recreation Workers

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