Life Enrichment Staff
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$ 27 - 30
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Job Description
Division: LongTerm Care
Job Status: Part Time
Number of Positions: 1
Hours of Work: As Scheduled
Wage Rate: $27.57 to $30.20/hour
Posting Date: Tuesday May 20 2025
Closing Date: Monday May 26 2025
Location: North Lambton Lodge
Company Biography
The County of Lambton is an urbanrural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126000 residents. The Corporations seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance provincial offences court three LongTerm Care Homes 25 library branches two museums an art gallery archives local roadways public health services housing services social services building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.
Position Summary
Provide recreation leisure and social opportunities and therapeutic services during days evening and weekends. These will include a range of indoor and outdoor activities and outings scheduled in a manner that allows all Elders in the Home to benefit. Programs and activities will be provided to help enhance each Elders quality of life and will reflect their past and current interests.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Therapeutic Activities:
Assist with therapeutic activities i.e. walking program exercises ROM dining assistance
Assist Elders to create specific wellness goals providing encouragement and support for their participation in therapeutic activities of their choice.
Complete referrals for seating and mobility equipment
Coordinate with Elders / families and outside vendors for the purchase of appropriate mobility devices for Elders
Recreation and Social Activities:
Develop coordinate implement and evaluate Elder programs/ activities both in the Home and in the community. A mix of individual small and large group options will be available
Provide opportunities for Elder and family input in the development and scheduling of recreation and social activities
Provision of information to Elders about community activities that may be of interest to them
Support and assist Elders to participate in independent activities in the Home and community
Program planning and implementation dietary requisitions van bookings room bookings outing forms schedule volunteers purchase supplies assist Elders to and from programs/activities setup and cleanup of program/activity spaces
Attend department meetings as well as interdisciplinary and committee meetings
Documentation:
Document and update individual Elder care plans
Complete daily documentation resident profiles attend care conferences and complete quarterly summaries
Complete Elder assessments (MDSRAI) and work with Elders/families to develop monitor and update goals
Auditing:
Complete all required audits which may include Elder goal audit equipment logo audit fridge / freezer audits program cancellations monthly calendar program evaluations ongoing assessments
Maintain a safe environment
General:
Incumbents must keep uptodate on all relevant legislation collective bargaining agreements County Policies and Procedures etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the positions Physical Demands Analysis
These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervision Requirements
Direct Supervision: Not applicable
Indirect Supervision: Not applicable
Functional Authority: Direct volunteer and student activities
Credentials Required
Minimum Formal Education
Completion of a recognized postsecondary degree or diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies Gerontology or a related discipline or Post diploma course at the University or Community College level in Therapeutic Recreation Recreation and Leisure Studies Gerontology or a related discipline.
A valid Ontario Drivers License is required. A valid class F Ontario Drivers License is preferred.
Experience
Two years experience in a medical or therapeutic setting preferably a longterm care home
Employment Type
Full-Time
