JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Holds a diploma / degree or is enrolled in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, Social Service Work, Gerontology or other related fields from a community college or university.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Has experience and knowledge related to one on one and group programing, implementation, and evaluation.
• Able to provide meaningful engagement for residents through all domains of wellness with the ability to apply this to a one-to-one setting.
• A Vulnerable Sector Screening check completed in the last 6 months.
• The ability to read, write, and communicate orally in English.
• Experience in a Long-Term Care Home or with seniors preferred Proof of full immunization (2 doses ) against COVID-19, in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care’s Long-term care home COVID-19 immunization policy.
  King Nursing is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. We are pleased to accommodate individual needs of job applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: $18.24-$23.84 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bolton, ON L7E 1B9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Long Term Care: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Recreation/Leisure Certificate or Diploma (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Assist in the planning, organization, and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Life Enrichment Department.
• Assist with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting.
• Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers, and staff of other departments, keep them informed of current and upcoming events.
• Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents’ interests in mind.
• Assisting with assessments of individual residents’ activity levels
• Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities
• Porting residents to meals, assisting and supporting residents during mealtime.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Manager.