Contract Recreation and Leisure Assistant (1 Position)
Job Description
Position Summary:
Responsibilities for assisting in the development, planning, implementing and evaluation of the recreation and leisure programs and services relative to the identified needs of Tanguay Place residents.
Qualifications:
A team player who is enthusiastic, well organized, patient and self-directed individual. Previous experience in the field of recreation and working with adults with a disability. Related recreation and leisure studies and/or equivalent. Volunteer experience would be an asset. Have a valid driver’s licence and be willing to drive the Tanguay Place van.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- assisting and promoting residents’ physical abilities
- assisting residents with leisure education and supporting their recreational and leisure pursuits
- assisting with planning and support of community outings and leisure time integration
- providing our residents with opportunities to develop skills for recreation and leisure pursuits
- provide unstructured recreational activities
- provide transportation and accompany residents with appointments, activities and outings
- assist in the facilitation and communication of community recreation, leisure activities and other special events
- promote appropriate resident behaviour and social conduct at all times
- encourage, promote and expand our volunteer network and recommend appropriate recognition of volunteer services
- assist in the routine monitoring and maintaining of resident care plans
- participate in resident care plan and team meetings, as required
General Employment Practices:
- being available for flexible hours Monday to Friday as well as evening and week-end duties
- maintaining effective working relationships with all staff, volunteers, residents and their significant others
- able to work independently and as a team member
- promote a positive awareness and image of Tanguay Place with the public and other community agencies
- basic understanding of the Collective Agreement
- be knowledgeable and practice Health and Safety procedure of Tanguay Place.
How to Apply
Please submit resumes to tangadm@vaxxine.com or mail.766 total views, 1 today