• Develop recreation therapy programs for clients in order to provide activation and respite
• Provide education for families, staff, and the general public regarding appropriate recreational activities
• Market program to referring agencies, families, and the general public
• Evaluate program at specified intervals
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
1. Post-secondary degree or diploma in Recreation Therapy. Other health disciplines may be considered given appropriate combination of education and experience.
2. Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD).
3. Experience working with persons with dementia and their families.
4. Experience designing recreational programs to support individual needs as well as facilitating group activities.
5. Knowledge of community health care agencies.
6. Current Standard First Aid/CPR certification.
7. Ability to work cooperatively with volunteers, staff, and community partners.
8. Competency with Microsoft Office applications.
9. Valid driver’s license, regular access to a vehicle, and verification that the vehicle is insured for work purposes.
* Note that an offer of employment is conditional upon a satisfactory police records check.
Responsibilities:
1. Receive referrals to the program from community partners, Alzheimer Society First Link Coordinators, families, and individuals with dementia.
2. Develop and maintain a caseload of clients.
3. Complete assessments of potential clients and determine eligibility and appropriateness to the Recreation Therapy program.
4. Develop a treatment plan for clients regarding recreation/activity programming.
5. Conduct programs with clients on a weekly basis in order to carry out identified recreation programs as well as provide respite for the caregiver.
6. Provide education to families and/or in-home care providers regarding appropriate activities for the client.
7. Evaluate the effectiveness of the programming for the individual.
8. Assist with transition from client’s home to long-term care homes as necessary.
9. Provide education to a variety of target groups regarding activation for persons with dementia, which may include making public presentations.
10. Act as a resource for inquiries from the general public regarding recreation/activation.
11. Represent the Alzheimer Society and people affected by dementia on community committees as requested.
12. Market the Recreation Therapy program to health care providers, referring agencies, and the general public.
13. Conduct program evaluation annually and prepare summary for Executive Director prior to end of fiscal year.
14. Maintain program statistics and submit to Executive Director monthly.
15. Act as preceptor for student placements as requested.
16. Adhere to program standards and Alzheimer Society policies and procedures.
17. Attend Annual General Meeting.
18. Assume responsibility for personal upgrading in knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease, and ongoing professional development.
19. Participate in fund raising and other team development activities.
20. Assume other functions as may be assigned by the Manager Clinical Services/Executive Director.
21. Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
Please send letter of application and resume to:
Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District
Attention: Vicky Roy, Manager, Clinical Services
61 Great Northern Road,
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4Y8
[email protected]
Deadline for applications: Friday October 4, 2024
