Description of Grand View Manor:

GVM is a non-profit long term care home with 5 nursing home units, 142 residents, and over 200 staff. One of the units is a secure unit for people with dementia and wandering behavior. We also have an attached assisted living complex (30 units), and an enriched housing complex (40 units). GVM staffing includes Nursing (Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Continuing Care Assistants), Dietary / Food Services, Environmental Services (Laundry, Housekeeping, Maintenance), Chaplaincy, Recreation, OT/PT/PTA and Administrative Support.

Position Summary:

The Recreation Assistant (Summer Student) directly reports to the Manager of Recreation and Volunteer Services, and assists with the planning and implementation of recreational programs to meet the physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual needs of residents in both small and large group settings, as well as on a one-to-one basis.

Responsibilities:

· Assists with the planning/implementation of recreational programs

· Documents resident participation on a daily basis

· Assists residents to and from recreational programs within the facility

· Sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for recreational programs

· Assists with community outings

· Assists Recreation staff with special events

· Promotes/publicizes events to residents, staff and family members

· Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· Experience working with the Senior population is an asset

· Experience with, and knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease and appropriate programming is a definite asset.

· Currently enrolled (or intending to pursue education) in Therapeutic Recreation, Human/Social Services, Nursing, or related field preferred

Skills Needed:

· Strong oral/written communication skills

· Organized

· Creative

· Energetic

· Flexible

· Ability to work under minimum supervision

· Knowledge of the senior population

· Basic computer knowledge

· Must have the physical ability to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

To Apply:

On-line to: [email protected]

By Fax: (902) 538-3998

In person: GrandView Manor

110 Commercial St. Berwick NS B0P 1E0

We value diversity in the workplace and strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates including African Canadians and other members of the visible minority community, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and women in non-traditional roles.