Recreation Assistant Full Time (Summer Position)
Facility: The Birches Nursing Home
Location: Musquodoboit Harbour
Positions: Temporary Full Time Summer Student (8 weeks)
Facility Description:
The Birches Nursing Home is a Community Governed organization that operates a 42 bed Continuing Care Centre. The Birches is committed to the highest standards of support and services and promotes a health workplace for its 100 staff. The organization fosters a healthy work life balance and uses the latest best practice information at all levels.
Job Scope:
The Recreation Assistant is responsible for assisting the Recreation Programmers in planning, organizing, developing, and delivering group and individual leisure activities for residents of The Birches.
Qualifications:
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Enrollment in a relevant post-secondary program such as: Human Resource Management, Health Sciences, Public Relations, Social Work, Gerontology or Recreation Therapy Studies.
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Possess the following characteristics and skills: strong interpersonal skills, including active listening and empathy; effective oral and written communication skills; excellent organizational and planning skills; creative problem-solving and good assessment skills.
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Demonstrated leadership ability with peers or youth in group settings.
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Previous experience with the elderly preferred.
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Basic computer skills.
Responsibilities:
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Assist in planning and implementing individual and small group activities for residents.
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Assist in planning and implementing therapeutic programs and interventions for residents who have been diagnosed with a form of dementia.
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Assist in welcoming new residents to The Birches
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Assist residents in attending social and community outings
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Assist in the planning & implementation of a summer garden program
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Assist residents to actively participate in the care of the Birches gardens
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Participate in the inter-disciplinary resident care reviews
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Maintain progress notes for assigned one-to-one interventions
Expected Start Date: July 2022
Salary: $13.35 per hour
Hours of work: Days, Monday to Friday
Please email resume to:
Human Resources
Or Fax to: 902-889-2271
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