Open role: Recreation Aide

Our company has been recognized for providing exemplary care to its local residents and the surrounding population for generations.  With 450 dedicated and highly trained staff members and a growing number of physicians, we proudly offer the attention and personal care that only a small community hospital can provide.  We are a 52-bed Hospital that offers an extensive range of services including a complete range of Obstetrical Care, 24-hour Emergency Department, Medical/Surgical Services, Complex Continuing Care and a growing Perioperative Program.  Our team of Paramedics provide services for over 57,000 residents throughout Lanark County.  Our company is a leading provider of Long Term Care and is currently home to 112 residents.    Together, our organization provides a continuum of excellent, efficient and integrated services with our focus being to improve the health and quality of life of those we serve.

The Recreation Aide demonstrate a caring and empathetic attitude while working in a manner that is compliant with our patient/resident and employee safety practices, policies and organizational procedures. The Recreation Aide are committed to excellence, quality and the safety of our patients/residents.

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to excellence, quality, and patient/resident safety.
• Demonstrated caring and empathetic attitude.
• Ability to meet all demands of the job, both physical and cognitive
• Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully within a team environment.
• Ability to receive direction and understand and follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a manner that is in compliance with patient/resident and employee safety practices, policies and procedures of the organization.
• Ability to contribute to a work environment that is conducive to the organizations Workplace Violence and Harassment policy.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in Recreational Therapy, Recreational Leadership or similar designation from a recognized University or Community College
• Completion of additional courses in gerontology and techniques in recreation for specialized geriatric population
• Minimum of two (2) years previous experience in a hospital or long term care setting
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office), knowledge of RAI-MDS would be considered an asset
• Successful completion and annual renewal of Class “F” driver’s license

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