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Recreation Aide

The Salvation Army: R. & H. Lawson Eventide Home
Niagara Falls, Ontario Other
POSTED ON 6/24/2024 CLOSED ON 8/12/2024

Job Posting for Recreation Aide at The Salvation Army: R. & H. Lawson Eventide Home

Qualifications:

· Minimum college diploma in Recreation with emphasis on gerontological and therapeutic studies.

· Two (2) years Volunteer or 1 year work experience in similar setting. Basic knowledge of human physiology, excellent organizational and communication skills.

· Proficient computer skills , including MS Office, Activity Pro, Point Click Care (PCC)

· Ability to push 250 lbs with assistive device, such as resident in wheelchair

· Ability to lift up to 50lbs occasionally, frequent walking, bending, crouching, and stretching, such as demonstrating activities and exercises.

Performance Requirements/Duties:

· Plans, schedules, implements, promote and evaluate monthly and annual activities and events which are in keeping with the interest and capabilities of all Residents.

· Records information about Residents on relevant forms and maintains daily logbooks concerning the Resident's participation and abilities in activities.

· Participates and/or chairs meetings as assigned or required.

· Requisitions supplies and services for events through Supervisor.

· Maintains close liaison with departments, volunteers, families, Residents and community groups.

· Performs errands outside Home.

· Responsible for development and revision of program plans as required.

· Encourages and motivates Residents to participate in activities, ensuring accessibility (prompting, reminding or portering).

· Prepares supplies and equipment necessary for program delivery.

· Performs A.D.L. (Activities of Daily Living) duties such as hygiene, toileting and feeding as necessary on outings.

· Performs clerical functions specific to the department.

· Supervise, support and assess/evaluate students and volunteers

· Ensures all chemical purchases are reported to the Supervisor and those containers are labeled with WHMIS labels & MSDS manual is in your office.

· Requests work orders for maintenance through Director of Environmental Services

· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

· Further training may be required to perform therapy as prescribed by the physio and/or occupational therapists. Ongoing education and upgrading recorded on employee files.

· Participates in all new and annual training as required.

· Networking in the field is encouraged.

· Works according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and reports all accidents and near misses on facility forms.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $23.87-$24.17 per hour

Work Location: In person

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