RECREATION ASSISTANT (RESIDENT CARE)

Length:  Part-time (3 positions) 

               Temporary Part-time (1 position, for approximately 3 months)

Hours of Work:  10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.

Wage: $22.80 – $23.96 per hour

Location:  Sunnyside Home, 247 Franklin St. N., Kitchener

Description of Duties:

Assists the Recreation Therapist in implementing and monitoring leisure activities and programs for the residents of Sunnyside Home. Works collaboratively with the Resident Care Team to provide complementary leisure activities to meet resident goals as identified in the resident's care plan.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:  

 

• Knowledge of the aging process, specifically the stages, manifestations and behaviours of Alzheimer disease; as well as planning and implementing activities for cognitively impaired individuals, normally acquired through the attainment of a Community College Diploma in Recreation, or equivalent, with emphasis on Alzheimer Disease; plus directly related experience in implementing social and recreational programs.

 

• Ability to implement therapeutic programs, and adapt activities to level of functioning of individual participants.

 

• Human relations and communication skills sufficient to prevent and/or manage challenging behaviours. Ability to exhibit understanding and empathy for the cognitively impaired and their families; to provide a calm, professional demeanor under stressful situations; and to provide support and participate as an effective member of a therapeutic team.

 

• Computer skills using software such as Microsoft Word.

 

• A valid class "F" driver's license and acceptable driving record are required in order to transport residents using a Regional van/bus.

 

• Must provide an acceptable Police Records Check in order to ensure suitability for working with vulnerable populations.

 

• Ability to read articles, journals, and memos in order to remain up to date and participate in professional development activities.

 

• Ability to write reports, purchase requisitions, thank you notes, and to document behaviour, both in writing and through the use of a personal computer.

 

• Ability to communicate with cognitively impaired participants, requiring tact and patience and the use of specific communication techniques. Contributes to in-service presentations.

 

• Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.

Alternate formats of this document are available upon request.  Please contact Human Resources Reception at phone number (519-575-4757 ext. 3527), TTY number (519-575-4608) to request an alternate format.
Please apply online, before 11:59 PM on Sep 02, 2014 quoting competition number 2014-1514, or send your resume to: The Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Human Resources, 150 Frederick Street, 3rd Floor, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3.
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