Life Enrichment Assistant - Part-Time

The Life Enrichment Assistant reports to the Manager of Resident & Family Services and is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating leisure programs in the home that meet the social, emotional, physical, spiritual and intellectual needs of residents with a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for all aspects of resident programs including but not limited to planning activities, purchasing supplies, decorating, setting up, facilitating, supervising and assisting residents, cleaning up, documenting, and evaluating.

· Participate in planning 1:1, small and large group activities, and special events that meet the social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual needs of the residents.

· Revaluate new and/or modified programs according to resident needs.

· Organize and facilitate community outings according to resident needs.

· Actively and effectively facilitate programs in the home including but not limited to 1:1, small group, large group, and special events.

· Complete resident assessments and establish goalsand interventions based on the residents identified needs and problems.

· Complete documentation related to programming including but not limited to assessment, attendance, progress notes, care plans, and quarterly reviews.

· Effectively communicate and promote all programs offered by the home i.e. create posters, advertisements etc.

· Assist in the development of the newsletter.

· Decorate appropriately for seasonal events, special events, and holidays.

· Participatein the homes Continuous Quality Improvement Program including but not limited to the completion of audits and ongoing program evaluation.

· Support and effectively utilize volunteer resourcesin the provision of programs.

· Ensure effective communication with all residents, family members, team member and volunteers.

· Work collaborativelyas part of a multidisciplinary team including but not limited to resident, family, nursing, dietary, environmental, and restorativecare.

· Support Pastoral Care Services, Palliative Care, and the activities of the Residents’ Council.

· Participate in departmental meetings, home specific committees, and multidisciplinary care conferences when required.

· Comply with all organization policies, procedures, and practices.

· Appropriately utilize and maintain department supplies and resources.

· Seek opportunities to collaborate with other therapy programs i.e. pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, and to connect the home with the community.

· Maintain awareness of changes within the profession and seek continual educational opportunities.

· Work in accordance with the organization’s Health and SafetyPolicies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act;

· Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Experience working with seniors, particularly in a long term care setting.

· Knowledge of community resources.

· An energetic individual that possess effective leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.

· Demonstrate initiative, and the ability to work independently and/or in a team setting.

· Innovative resident-centered approach to programming.

· Previous experience in program planning, documentation, and evaluation required.

· Competencyin MedeCare, MS Officean asset.

· Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.

EDUCATION:

· Post-secondary diploma or degree in activation, recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or

· Current enrollment in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field

· Current Standard and/or Emergency First Aid and CPR Certification.

· FoodHandlers Certificate required

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $23.72-$25.72 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lindsay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• supportive care: 1 year (preferred)
• Recreation and Leisure: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person