We are currently recruiting for fun, detailed-oriented, resident advocates to join our team as Recreationists!

We are currently looking to hire for casual status, but there may be opportunity for increased hours in future.

THE ROLE

As a member of the peopleCare team, the Recreationist participates in the implementation of programs to meet the various physical, psychological, social, recreational, and spiritual needs of residents. This position will assist in monitoring the needs and progress of the residents.

Reports to: Director of Programs

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assists in implementing the group and individual life enrichment programs and sensory stimulation activities including setting up activity area, as assigned.

· Transport residents to and from programs and meals and assist in feeding residents if necessary.

· Monitor behaviour and condition of residents at programs, reporting any significant changes to supervisor and nursing staff.

· Maintains program and resident records according to department policy.

· Reports participation of residents to registered staff regularly.

· Reports incidents/accidents immediately to supervisor.

· Complies with all WSIB reporting and documenting requirements.

· Cooperates with the company Return-To-Work Program as required.

· Participates in all relevant and required in-service education.

· Compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures.

· Compliance with peopleCare policies and procedures.

· Compliance with current Long Term Care Act.

· Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS

· Diploma or degree in Recreation and Leadership, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology, or equivalent.

· 1-year progressive related experience.

· 6 months in this job to reach competency.

Interested? We want to hear from you! Apply now!

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In support of the peopleCare Communities’ commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, we have a vaccination requirement for all employees.

The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received all of the required doses of a World Health Organization (WHO) approved vaccine and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.

The candidate will be asked to provide the home with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.

The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Human Rights Code, if the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code. Where the successful candidate has not been fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason provided by a physician or nurse practitioner and the time period for the medical reason may be accepted consistent with peopleCare’s COVID-19 Immunization Policy.

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Job Type: Casual

Salary: From $18.74 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

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