Job description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans, implements and evaluates both individual and group programs in order to meet the physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs of the residents.
- Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs. Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.
- Maintain program and resident records according to department policy.
- Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.
- Active participation in committees and care conferences.
- Attends in- service education when required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Successful completion of a degree or diploma in Recreation & Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, Social Service Worker-Gerontology or related program.
- Excellent written, verbal and computer skills
- Previous experience in a Long Term Care setting.