Recreation Aide

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description : POSITION SUMMARY :

At The Salvation Army Meighen Health Centre the Recreation Aide provides recreation therapies to residents according to their assessed needs. The Recreation Aide works in collaboration with all other clinical care providers to optimize the residents experience.

The Recreation Aide is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the Salvation Army Meighen Health Centres core values ensure resident safety and demonstrate customer service excellence while responsible for planning implementation and evaluation of programs and services provided to the residents.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

General Strategy :

Provides for recreation and leisure activities including outings in accordance with established policy the resident plan of care and within the scope of practice

Contributes to and sustains a plan of care to meet residents assessed need

Assist in planning for assigned resident area activity calendars in accordance with the care plan goals and preferences of the residents.

Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of care delivered

Responsible for maintaining recreation supplies and advising manager when supplies need to be restocked

Follows all policies and procedures; contributes to the review and development of recreation therapy policies as indicated

Identifies appropriate therapeutic recreation goals and interventions on the care plans of identified residents

Follows established job routines daily including assisting with feeding residents

Effectively participates in care conferences when manager is not available

Seeks direction from the Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator when resident need exceeds experience or scope of practice.

Financial Accountability :

Utilizes assigned equipment and supplies appropriately as per policies and procedures.

Human Resources :

Participates in an effective orientation and performance management process in accordance with The Salvation Army Meighen Health Centres standards for all employees within the nursing department.

Models positive working relationships with the management co-workers and union

Actively participates in the annual educational programs

Demonstrates relevant understanding of and compliance with legislative knowledge of the Employment Standards Act Human Rights Act collective agreement and MOHLTC Act as it applies to the nursing direct care staff.

Health and Safety :

Demonstrates understanding of and compliance with workers responsibilities under the Occupational Health andSafety Act and Regulations WSIB policy and Meighen Health Centres Health and Safety plans policies and procedures

Attends Health and Safety in-services and taking action to address unsafe conditions and / or procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment

Advises supervisor or designate immediately of incidents that may result in an Occupational Accident Claim any concerns with the physical plant incidents or injuries and completes required reports

Follows all health and safety policies and procedures. Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self co-workers and residents

Wears personal protective equipment as designated

Maintains a clean safe environment for residents utilizing infection control principles

Maintains a sound working knowledge of their roles and responsibilities during all emergency situations when working different shifts.

Community Relations :

Promotes a positive working environment with the service providers working with MHC

Establishes and maintains positive communication between the MHC and the community.

Family and Resident Relations :

Contributes to positive customer service with residents and families in day-to-day work

Deals tactfully and courteously with residents residents family visitors and staff in a positive manner

Facilitates communication in complex care issues to foster positive resident outcomes

Establishes and sustains care in a manner that is resident centred and fosters evidence based best practice.

Quality Management :

Participates in all aspects of the Quality and Risk management program as it pertains to Programs department

Ensures the collection of clinical indicators within timeline monthly as assigned

Contributes to the development of recommendations for corrective action

Maintains personal accountability for completion of monthly audits as assigned

Follows established job routines for recreation assistants daily

Ensures that care provided is documented as required in a timely manner using the assigned documentation tools.

Ministry of Health Compliance :

Fosters good working relationships with relevant persons within the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC)

Knows and interprets MOHLTC legislation regulation and process

Maintains effective liaison with consultants and physicians

Ensures that systems and processes are in place to achieve and sustain compliance

Understands all components of related legislation for staff residents and families.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education & Experience

Diploma or degree in recreation / leisure studies therapeutic recreation from a recognized college or university or as per Ministry regulations

Minimum 1 year experience in a long-term care setting

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to follow direction and work in a team environment

Knowledge of programming needs for older adults diagnosed with dementia

Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Proficiency in interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal

Proficiency with Microsoft Office - Word Outlook and Excel; internet use and healthcare software - e.g. Point Click Care - is required

Ability to use computerized scheduling programs would be an asset

Competencies

Knowledge and familiarity with computer operations and software applications including resident records.

Current knowledge of issues and trends including best practices in the enhancement of quality of life

Knowledge of current quality improvement and risk management concepts and approaches with special emphasis on the prevention of falls and least restraint policies

Deal tactfully and courteously with residents residents families visitors and staff in a positive manner

Demonstrate a high level of integrity sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to follow direction and work in a team environment

Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English.

Vulnerable Sector Check : an original copy of a current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is less than six (6) months old is required by your start date and the results of the check must be acceptable to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion. The cost of the VSC is borne by the employee.

Tuberculosis testing : all employees must provide medical proof that they have been tested for TB in the last two (2) years and the results of that testing must be acceptable to The Salvation Army at its sole discretion.

Compensation : Please note that this job falls under a collective agreement. The hourly rate for the Recreation Aide position is set at $23.75 and wage increments are provided based on collective agreement language.

Compensation :

The target hiring range for this position is $23.75 to $25.23 with a maximum of $26.71.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Food Service,Kitchen Experience,Dietary Aide Experience,Serving Experience,Cooking,Dietary Department Experience,Sanitation,Food Production Experience,Meal Preparation

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 23 - 25