Recreation Programmer - Permanent Full Time - Days/Evenings/Weekends
- Chester, NS
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Participates in the implementation of recreational therapy programs that are based on the needs, interests, and capabilities of residents
- Assists staff with creating new and innovative programming
- Assist staff with additional special projects and /or minor administrative tasks
- Understands and works within the Recreation Therapy service and department goals and objectives outlined in the Recreation Therapy Operational Plan
- Develops and maintains relationships with resident family members
- Ensure Shoreham Village policies and procedures are maintained to ensure the safety of self and others
- Assist with the daily operations of the recreation department
- Assist in ensuring there are adequate recreation supplies
- Cleans and checks all equipment, reporting all necessary repairs to the Manager of Recreation
- Performs other related duties as required
- Must have CPR and First Aid course & WHMIS or be willing to obtain.
- Must have Recreation Therapy Diploma/Degree
- Previous experience in Long Term Care and asset
- Must have strong communication; both oral and written
- Must be creative, self-motivated, flexible and reliable
- Must have strong interpersonal; working with an interdisciplinary team
- Must be able to attend in-service programs while on duty as required.
- Must be able to lift/move up to 30 lbs.
- Must be able to stand for long periods and do frequent bending, lifting and reaching.
- Must have a clean criminal police check.
- Must be available to work Days, Evening and Weekends
- Regular attendance and punctuality are required.