Multiple casual positions for Activities Coordinators in Ottawa's long-term care facilities. The role involves planning, implementing, and facilitating recreation and leisure programs tailored to residents' physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs, with emphasis on safety and engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement recreation and leisure programs tailored to individual resident needs
Consult with residents, families, nursing staff, and medical professionals to develop care plans
Plan and deliver activity programs for cognitively impaired, physically frail, and normally aged residents
Document resident progress for health records and care plans
Contribute to interdisciplinary care team efforts
Qualifications
Completion of 2-year community college diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, or related field
Minimum 1 year of related experience working with seniors, geriatric patients, or long-term care residents including recreation planning and implementation
Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's licence with no more than 6 demerit points
Knowledge of programs for residents with Alzheimer's/Dementia and related disorders
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation
At a glance
Employment Type: Multiple casual positions
Affiliation: CUPE 503
Locations: Peter D. Clark Centre, Garry J Armstrong, Carleton Lodge, Centre d'accueil Champlain
Application Close: 25/02/2027
Requisition ID: 23234
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