Activities Consultant

Position: 2600002741 - Activities Consultant
Activities Consultant   Department:
Recreation
Program:
Healthy Aging
Status:
Regular Full Time
8 Hour Shifts, Days Schedule (Subject to Change)

Location:

Oshawa
Wage

Schedule:

$33.170 - $44.480 per hour
Non Union:
Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care.

We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!
Duties And Responsibilities   The Activities Consultant is responsible for organizing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating activity programs within the Healthy Aging Program. The goal is to enhance the quality of life of the patients and residents within CCC and Rehab. This position will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day programming ensuring schedule and priorities are met, work in collaboration with the CCC and Rehab teams to organize, coordinate and supervise activities, fosters partnerships within the community;

acting as liaison with external agencies and individuals from seniors-focused organizations, clubs, associations, and community groups to plan and host special events, outings as well as providing leadership and direction to Recreation Therapy Assistants and volunteers involved in activities.
Qualifications     Therapeutic Recreation Program Diploma and member of Registered Therapeutic Recreation of Ontario
Minimum of 2 years experience in a hospital setting, working with the geriatric population is preferred
Ability to effectively communicate with all patients, family members, staff, and volunteers
Experience working with seniors/older adults and individuals with dementia and/or cognitively impaired clients, particularly in a long-term care setting
Knowledge of community resources
Possess effective leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently and in a team setting
Ability to manage time effectively
Innovative patient driven care activity planning
Previous experience in program planning and evaluation
Ability to work with clients with various needs
Commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy
Must have satisfactory performance record
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service in this area
At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact  .
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