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Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital created the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) in 2016 to formalize their commitment to work together to improve each patient and resident’s overall health care experience through a strong, coordinated system of care. An integrated Senior Team leads the two Hospitals, as well as Fairview Manor and Lanark County Paramedic Service which are operating divisions of AGH. Over 600 caring staff, physicians and midwives provide excellent primary, acute and long-term care to citizens of Lanark County, West Ottawa and Renfrew County.

Fairview Manor is a long-term care home owned and operated by the Almonte General Hospital. The Manor is a bright and spacious state-of-the- art home to 112 residents; connected to the Almonte General Hospital by a 15,000-square-foot link that permits residents, staff, volunteers and visitors to move easily from Long-Term Care to the Hospital. We are regulated by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and is fully accredited by Accreditation Canada.

Competencies and Personal Attributes Commitment to excellence, quality, and patient/resident safety. Demonstrated caring and empathetic attitude. Ability to meet all demands of the job, both physical and cognitive Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully within a team environment. Ability to receive direction and understand and follow policies and procedures. Ability to work in a manner that is in compliance with patient/resident and employee safety practices, policies and procedures of the organization. Ability to contribute to a work environment that is conducive to the organizations Workplace Violence and Harassment policy. Mandatory Requirements: Degree or diploma in Recreational Therapy, Recreational Leadership or similar designation from a recognized University or Community College Completion of additional courses in gerontology and techniques in recreation for specialized geriatric population Minimum of two (2) years previous experience in a hospital or long term care setting Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office), knowledge of RAI-MDS would be considered an asset Successful completion and annual renewal of Class “F” driver’s license #J-18808-Ljbffr
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