Overview
Under the direction of the Resident/Client Outreach Programs Supervisor and in collaboration with the Recreation Programmer, the Program Assistant provides provisions for individual or group recreational programming for the purpose of reactivating clients with varying abilities, enabling them to attain their maximum physical, social, and mental potential. This programming includes planning, implementing and evaluating recreation, social and educational programs for the diversified members of the Adult Day Program. All programs offered are consistent with the Mission and Philosophy of Care at Bonnechere Manor, the goals and objectives of the Day Program/Client Programs and the Ministry of Health standards and guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Assist in establishing a comprehensive Adult Day Program by participating in a goal oriented recreational programming for clients and groups requiring specific therapeutic and recreational interventions.
- In cooperation with the supervisor, promotes and provides assistance to the social and community programs compatible to the individual’s interest and abilities, within both, the facility and in the community. Promotes program maintenance among members of the multi-disciplinary team, including family members participation and involvement.
- Assist in developing, organizing, delivering, evaluating and monitoring the implementation of programs based on present needs of individuals, groups and facility. In consultation with client/ family completes departmental assessments and provide individualized and group recreational therapy programs based on assessed needs.
- Assists in identifying educational needs of department and facility and actively participates in workshops and educational programs. Provides assistance in the orientation, supervision and performance evaluation of new staff, students and volunteers.
- Establishes and maintains effective communications in promotion of the Day Program and document all relevant information regarding resident’s goals, participation and performance, including establishing and maintaining effective communication between the multi-disciplinary care team (residents, families, students, volunteers and external agencies).
- Assists in the development and distribution of monthly Day Program Recreation Calendar of events.
- Advocates for the clients to ensure programming needs are client/resident-focused by working within the determined residents’ physical, mental, and social limitations and by ensuring supervision, safety and protection of clients/residents during activities/ programs both, on-site and in the larger community.
- Obtains appropriate self-directed professional development to ensure skills, abilities and leadership are reflective of best practices standards.
Qualifications
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Successful completion of the Personal Support Worker Certificate as per Fixing Long-Term Care Act (FLTCA) (Section 52, O. Reg. 246/22 as amended by O. Reg. 471/24)
• A Certificate in Activation Techniques, Gerontology, Working with the Aged, or equivalent required
• Certificate – Food Safety Awareness Program recognized by a Public Health Unit
• Experience/education in recreational program planning preferred
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a Long Term Care or Day Program setting, an asset
• Enthusiastic and energetic leadership skills with an excellent verbal and written English communication skills and an ability to work well with others in a team approach in a changing work environment
• Ability to perform assigned duties within a flexible work schedule within a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week operation
• Demonstrated regular attendance standards in keeping with the County Attendance Support Program
• Ability to meet and maintain health requirement standards as per Long Term Care Legislation
• Computer literacy required
Employment Level
Part-time
Eligibility Statement
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.
Equity Statement
The County of Renfrew is committed to providing a barrier free workplace. If an accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request.
