Recreation and Leisure Staff

Division: Long-Term Care

Job Status: Part Time

Number of Positions: 1

Hours of Work: As Scheduled

Wage Rate: $31.03 - $31.07/hour

Posting Date: Monday August 18 2025

Closing Date: Sunday August 24 2025

Company Biography

The County of Lambton is an urban-rural 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 Long-Term 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 evenings and weekends. These will include a range of indoor and outdoor activities and outings scheduled in a manner that allows all residents 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

Co-ordinate with Elders /families and outside vendors for the purchase of appropriate mobility devices for Elders

Recreation and Social Activities

Develop co-ordinate 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 set up & clean-up 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 Elder profiles attend care conferences and complete quarterly summaries

Complete Elder assessments (MDS-RAI) 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 up-to-date 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 post-secondary 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 Ontarios 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 long-term care home