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Sector : 20 - Social, Educational and Legal Services Info

8856 Recreation Assistant

The competency has been added.
M856
Field of application Recreation assistants work in unionized or nonunionized public or private long-term care residential centres, private for-profit residences, family residences or day centres. They may also work for companies offering recreation services. Recreation Assistants work with autonomous, semi-autonomous or non-autonomous seniors, handicapped people or adults with mental health problems, under the supervision of a recreologist, a recreation technician or the person in charge of the residence.
Other job titles Recreation aid; recreation monitor
Information specific to the trade Under the Act to amend various legislative provisions concerning health and social services in order, in particular, to tighten up the certification process for private seniors’ residences, recreation assistants must consent to having their judicial records verified.

835601 - Set up the room or outdoor activity area 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of the schedule
  • Close collaboration with volunteers
  • Recognition of the importance of recreation to the physical and psychological well-being of human beings
  • Constant concern for individuals’ health, safety and well-being

Tasks

  • Receive instructions from the person in charge with respect to the planned activity and objective (social activities such as playing bingo, cards, checkers, dominoes, etc.; cultural activities such as a concert, show, etc.; sports activities such as gentle gymnastics, bean bag tossing, etc.; or recreational activities relating to holidays or birthdays).
  • Find out the number of residents who will be participating in the activity, their names, their physical fitness levels as well as their abilities, areas of interest and special needs.
  • Ensure that there are enough chairs or easy chairs for the residents, members of their families and volunteers, if applicable.
  • Arrange the easy chairs, chairs and tables.
  • Set the table for the snack, if needed, use a tablecloth, set out the glasses, plates, cutlery, napkins, etc.
  • Decorate the room: put up posters, blow up balloons, put up party decorations, place flowers, etc.
  • Get crafting materials, board games, musical instruments, etc., and put them out on the tables.
  • Get the equipment needed for the physical activities.
  • Check that all the electronic equipment is working (sound system, home theatre or television system, game console, computers, etc.) and replace the batteries in game accessories.
  • Open or close curtains and windows; turn the lights on or off.
  • Post the activity’s schedule (on the door of the room, in the lobby, a corridor or the elevator).
  • Inform the person in charge if a game or piece of equipment is incomplete or broken or if an organizational problem arises.

835602 - Welcome the residents 2

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of rules of behaviour
  • Respect for physical, cultural, social differences, etc.
  • Respect for the philosophy of the establishment
  • Warm welcome
  • Clear communication
  • Discretion
  • Courteous service
  • Adoption of appropriate behaviours towards clients with reduced physical and cognitive autonomy
  • Demonstration of good humour and dynamism

Tasks

  • Greet the people and family members, if applicable.
  • Adapt your communication style to the abilities and disabilities of the people present.
  • Invite people to take their places or accompany people with reduced mobility or impaired vision to their chair or easy chair and help them sit down.
  • Go and get people from their rooms and take them back after the activity. Optional task or competency

835603 - Assist the residents during the social, cultural, sports or recreational activity 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • staying within the limits of the occupation
  • Observance of rules of behaviour
  • Respect for the philosophy of the establishment
  • Clear communication
  • Adoption of appropriate behaviours towards clients with reduced physical and cognitive autonomy
  • Demonstration of good humour and dynamism
  • Constant concern for individuals’ health, safety and well-being

Tasks

  • Encourage people to participate in the activity, taking their abilities and disabilities into account.
  • Remind participants of the rules of the game.
  • Do a demonstration.
  • Help people to put on safety equipment. Optional task or competency
  • Participate in the activity: hand out accessories, help participants, fill in if a team lacks a member, sing, etc.
  • Help serve the snack: serve hot or cold beverages, prepare food portions, etc. Optional task or competency
  • Talk with participants and ask about their interest in the activity.
  • Watch out for participants’ safety.
  • Communicate your observations to the person in charge.
  • Detect problems (conflicts, aggressiveness, harassment, etc.) and notify the person in charge.
  • Follow the instructions for emergency situations.

835604 - Accompany a group of residents on an outing—cultural, recreational, sports, etc. Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of the procedure to follow in emergency situations
  • Observance of rules of behaviour
  • Respect for the philosophy of the establishment
  • Clear communication
  • Adoption of appropriate behaviours towards clients with reduced physical and cognitive autonomy
  • Demonstration of good humour and dynamism
  • Constant concern for individuals’ health, safety and well-being

Tasks

  • Receive instructions from the person in charge regarding the type of activity, the place, schedule, transportation, etc.).
  • Receive instructions on the special health problems of individuals (person to contact in case of an emergency, doctor, medication, etc.). Optional task or competency
  • Ensure that participants bring their medications, blood glucose monitors, etc. Optional task or competency
  • Help people get dressed (help with coats, boots, hats, etc.).
  • Ensure that people are dressed in accordance with the weather and that their clothing is appropriate.
  • Help people move around (go to the meeting place, get on and off the bus, etc.).
  • Talk with participants and ask about their interest in the outing.
  • Watch out for participants’ safety.
  • Communicate your observations to the person in charge.
  • Detect problems (conflicts, aggressiveness, harassment, etc.) and notify the person in charge.
  • Follow the instructions for emergency situations.

835605 - Take care of external resource people Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of rules of behaviour
  • Warm welcome
  • Clear communication

Tasks

  • Receive instructions from the person in charge with respect to the planned activity (musicians, actors, animal therapists, physical activity specialists, etc.), the objective and the invited resource people.
  • Greet the resource people when they arrive.
  • Show an interest in the animals. Optional task or competency
  • Direct the resource people to the activity room, the living room or the residents’ rooms: show them the way, show them where to find the elevators, washrooms, etc.
  • Introduce the resource people.
  • Offer to help the resource people carry their materials or musical instruments, hold the leashes of their animals, etc.
  • Take the resource people back to the lobby.
  • Thank the resource people and say good-bye to them.

835606 - Clean up the room 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of hygiene and cleanliness rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of equipment
  • Order and cleanliness

Tasks

  • Pick up game materials and equipment and store them all.
  • Clear the tables and wipe them down.
  • Load the dirty dishes, glasses, cups and cutlery on the carts.
  • Put the chairs and easy chairs back in their places.
  • Pick up the trash.
  • Sweep the floors. Optional task or competency

720 - Take action in an emergency situation 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • staying within the limits of the occupation
  • Compliance with the institution's emergency protocol
  • Proper use of the material in the first-aid kit
  • Self-control
  • Promptness

Tasks

  • Recognize that the situation is an emergency.
  • Notify the person in charge or call the emergency number (310-4141 or 911).
  • Apply the prescribed measures.
  • Reassure the person and stay with them until help arrives.
  • Intervene while being mindful of your own safety.
  • Write an event report.
Info Optional competency or task. Competencies or tasks marked with this symbol are not required in all workplaces. They could be included in a student’s training plan if the practicum setting offers the opportunity for the student to apply them.