JOB SUMMARY:
As a valued interdisciplinary team member, the Recreation Aide, under the direction of the
Recreation Manager, implements recreation and life enrichment programs which meet the
physical, social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs of the Residents. Ensures a
commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per the Strategic Directions of
Park Place Seniors Living
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible day-to-day for the preparation, implementation and evaluation of recreation programs in addition to the maintenance of Resident attendance records for those programs
Ensures that every Resident is involved in identified recreational activities in order to meet the goals of the Resident's recreational treatment plan. Leads, instructs and motivates residents in individual and group leisure pursuits
Records complete, accurate and relevant data for every Resident according to Park Place charting protocol
Maintains ongoing communication with other interdisciplinary team members and works collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) including volunteers to support Residents’ wishes and needs
When Resident programs occur off-site, accompanies Residents with other employees and/or family members or substitute decision-maker to ensure safety at all times
Attends relevant education sessions
Assists with the Park Place Quality Assurance program audits and evaluations to determine results and effectiveness of current programs
Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of Residents, visitors, self, other employees, volunteers, and the general public
Report near miss, injury, equipment damage and accidents to the supervisor immediately and complete required reports
Report unsafe work conditions and unsafe acts
Make safety suggestions
Performs other related duties as required
HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible to read, understand and comply with Park Place’s and provincially mandated Occupational Health and Safety policies and safe work practice
Involved in all aspects of the Health and Safety Program including:
Uses safe work procedures Promotes health and safety policy and awareness
Makes safety suggestions
Reads OHS minutes posted
Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of Residents, self, other employees and the public
Reports any near miss, injury, and accident or equipment damage to supervisor immediately and completes required reports
Corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions
Sets a good example
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Certification in Recreation Aide and/or related area with a minimum of one (1) year recent related experience preferred. equivalences may be considered
Valid First Aid/CPR certification
Class 4 Driver's License (preferred)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent written and verbal English language skills with a strong ability to communicate with and understand the changing needs of Residents’ living in long term care.
Must be organized, dependable and flexible.
Must possess the ability to make decisions and be accountable for those decisions.
Strong communicator with Residents, families, employees, volunteers, and visitors.
Proven ability to prioritize and organize workload.
Team building skills.
Ability to facilitate resolution of problems/conflicts.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer
facsimile
photocopier
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The Recreation Aide position requires a significant amount of walking sitting and standing
throughout the shift. A frequent amount of squatting, bending, kneeling and reaching. Requires
occasional heavy lifting, pushing and/or pulling of heavy objects, and moving of furniture.
Wage Levelled Position: $29.83
