Job Posting

Position Title: / Activity Worker
Date Posted: / March 12/18
Location: / W.G Bishop Nursing Home
Reports to: / Charlene Cobbett
FTE: / Casual
Schedule: / Days, Evenings, Weekends
Hourly Rate: / $19.23-$20.73

Qualifications

Grade 12 or Equivalent / Effective written and verbal communication / Current CPR
Valid driver’s licences class 1, 2 or 4 / Able to work independently / Physically able to perform assigned duties
Program of 6 months or more in human services or social sciences / Demonstrates ability to organize / Demonstrates good attendance and work record
Experience in geriatrics, disabled or other health related fields / Able to work effectively in team environment / Knowledge and comfort with computers.

Application Process

Send Resume to: / Charlene Cobbett
Email: /
Fax: / (506)327-7812
Drop off: / 1100 Pleasant Drive
Minto, NB
Mail: / W.G Bishop Nursing Home
P.O. Box 1004
Minto, NB E4B 3Y6
Deadline for Application: / March 23, 2018

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES:

  • Maintain good interpersonal relationships with residents, families and other member of the general care team and utilizes these skills in work with residents, families, volunteers, visitors and other staff.
  • Maintains resident confidentiality and respects the residents’ right to privacy.
  • Provides a safe environment for residents.While respecting their individual independence and autonomy.

RESIDENT CARE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contributes to the residents care plan through the performance of activities and programs,to enhance the quality of life for each resident.

  1. Assessment
  • Conducts interviews with resident/family/trustee to develop a social history and identify activation needs.
  • Observes and documents residents participation in programs and reports changes in the residents condition to the RN.
  1. Planning
  • In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team sets activation goals and objectives for residents.
  • Develops programs based on individual needs for both mental and physical stimulation.
  • Promotes activities, programs and prescribed exercises such as fitness, recreation/play, individual or group to residents.
  • Organizes both individual and group programs to make best use of time.
  • Organizes and coordinates involvement of community groups and agencies such as volunteers, spiritual groups, service clubs, children’s organizations and senior groups.
  • Stocks and keeps inventory of items needed for activities.
  • Explores and researches opportunities for patients to participate in community events, participates in special activities with residents such as shopping, drives on the bus etc.
  • Organizes and coordinates the Volunteer program.
  1. Implementation
  • Co-ordinates the implementation of activities utilizing volunteer/family/trustees.
  • Delegates to and supervises volunteers. - ensures activities fosterindependence, dignity, safety comfort.
  • Documents activities involvement according to established guidelines.
  • Provides leadership, guidance, direction and assistance to volunteers.
  1. Evaluation
  • Assesses activation programs delivered on both a group and individual basis to ensure positive outcomes.
  • Assesses the volunteers program on a regular basis to ensure positive outcome.
  1. Health & Safety
  • Is aware of, understands and complies with the New Brunswick Health and Safety Act, the regulations and any order made in accordance with this act or regulations.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the facilities current emergency plans.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of current health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with the U-First Program.
  • Practices good body mechanics.
  • Reports unsafe practices and conditions to the employer.