Recreation/Activation Worker

• Complete personhood Assessment and develop programming reflective of these assessments
• Evaluating the programming to ensure the activities are meeting the needs of the patients
• Plan and implement activities for patients/residents of the Chronic Care and Alternative Level of Care
• Documents events, activities as well as one on one interactions daily
• Provide a bi-weekly draft of activities to the Administrator
• Resources & group activities to be shared between the activation worker of Extended Care and the Hospital Site
• Communicate regularly with the nursing staff on the ward to plan activities and share information
• Provide assistance to the nursing staff with preparing residents/patients for outings i.e., putting on jackets, hats, sunscreen and insect repellent as needed
• Responsible to book transportation as needed for planned activities
• Utilize a team approach as Activation staff are to assist at mealtimes, answering call bells and assisting residents with minor daily tasks
• Escort residents/patients on outings as assigned
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary

• Minimum Grade 12 or GED required
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or another related field required
• Computer skills required
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others
• Ability to motivate staff and client and deal effectively with the public
• Must be reliable and conscientious
• Must be able to work weekends as required

an additional 18% in lieu of benefits in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement