DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Complies with and implements LTS operational protocols maintaining an open dialogue to ensure updates are made as resident population changes.
2. Assesses and identifies needs of individual residents to determine strengths, limitations and needs as they relate to recreation and leisure.
3. Develops and carries out physical, social, intellectual, and emotional programs for both small and large groups, commensurate with the assessed abilities of the residents.
4. Plans, implements, and evaluates programs suitable to the current resident population.
5. Communicates with team to determine suitable entertainment, within budget, for programs.
6. Accurately records pertinent information regarding progress of the residents in Activity Pro (AP) and in resident chart/PCC.
7. Promotes and publicizes upcoming events by making posters relevant to calendar content to keep residents, families and staff informed of upcoming events.
8. Liaises with coordinator of volunteers to ensure that there is adequate support of programs/events.
9. Provides direction to volunteers during programs and demonstrates related techniques as required.
10. Liaises with and provides support, as appropriate, to spiritual programs provided by Spiritual Care Practitioner.
11. Maintains recreation equipment in functional condition; submits requisitions for repair / replacement as appropriate.
12. Maintains recreation spaces ensuring they are clean, safe and organized according to protocols.
13. Monitors recreation supplies and submits requisitions for restocking as required.
14. Participates in education and in-services (attending or presenting) as appropriate.
15. Promotes and maintains cooperation with other related disciplines and organizations coordinating with services when possible/necessary.
16. Follows Broadway Lodge risk management policies and communicates any risk management and safety concerns in a timely manner.
17. Adheres to Broadway Lodge administrative policies and procedures.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience
A diploma or degree in recreation therapy with a minimum of two years’ experience or an accepted recreation certificate with three or more year’s recreation program experience within a complex care setting is required.

Physical
Must be in good health, well-groomed and have the physical capabilities which are compatible with walking, bending, transferring of heavy residents and equipment, moving furniture, leading exercise classes and helping residents to transfer, sit, stand or walk.

Skills & Abilities

• Must support and facilitate the ministry concept of person centered care at Broadway Lodge.
• Must demonstrate concern and interest in providing quality care to elders and be able to stimulate residents’ interest in relevant programs.
• Must be able to work respectfully, creatively and in a cooperative manner with recreation and volunteer services staff and other employees.
• Must be able to adapt to changes in programming or daily schedule to support resident needs/abilities or staffing changes.
• Must have basic computer skills (MS Office) with experience in Activity Pro and Point Click Care as an asset.
• Must have effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must have Food Safe Level 1; and current First Aide/CPR.
• A class 4, unrestricted license is an asset but not required.