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Bethany Pioneer Village is currently seeking two full time summer students to develop, coordinated and execute summer recreational programs for our elderly residents that we have in our care.
Daily Activities will include:
A. Activities / Events
Arranges, delivers and monitors recreational activities, events and programs to meet
the abilities and needs of residents. (e.g., birthday parties, gardening,
music/reading programs, baking, devotionals, exercises and mobility, holiday events).
Arranges and/or accompanies residents on outings.
Encourages and assists with residents interaction.
Contacts and involves residents families in activities and events.
Prepares, decorates and sets up the activity area (e.g., moving furniture) and organizes
crafts or games.
Obtains and/or purchases necessary equipment and supplies.
Maintains communications through communication books, daily white boards,
calendars and newsletters.
Acts as liaison with/reports to nursing and therapy departments regarding client
programs/participation.
Maintains records of volunteers, activities and attendance.
Provides occasional guidance to the primary function of others, including training.
Responds to incoming/outgoing calls and inquiries.
Takes bookings for program attendance.
Records client attendance for billing purposes.
Follows program activity guidelines.
Manages and monitors clients/patients/residents activity money.
B. Clients / Patients / Residents Activity Monitoring
Observes client/patient/resident reactions and documents responses to activity.
Supports and monitors clients/patients/residents emotional, physical, cognitive ability
and spiritual well-being.
Participates in resident care plan and multi-disciplinary/family meetings.
Porters residents to and from events.
Many summer events have been planned already but other coordinating will be excepted as the summer goes on
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Specific Skills
- Schedule facility programs and staff
- Co-ordinate facility sports, fitness and recreation programs and activities
- Design, develop and deliver social/recreational programs
- Coordinate special events such as tournaments and banquets
Work Setting
- Nursing home
Clientele
- Seniors