Activation Aide

Southbridge Care Homes; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading long-term care provider in Kitchener is seeking a passionate Activity Aide to join their team. Responsibilities include planning and implementing activities for residents, ensuring their joy and engagement, and maintaining program records. Ideal candidates will have a relevant diploma and experience working with seniors. The role offers a full-time, permanent position with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others and ability to bring fun to tasks.
• Knowledge of/experience working with senior populations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning, implementing, and evaluating individual and group activities.
• Preparing for activities and helping residents to activity areas.
• Maintaining program and resident records according to policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Program planning

Compassion

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies

Job description

ACTIVATION AIDE

Location: Forest Heights LTC, Kitchener, ON

Position: Activity Aide, Full Time, Permanent.

Ask Yourself Three Questions

• Are you looking for a role with tons of opportunity for career advancements?
• Are you ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication and effort?
• Are you passionate about providing compassionate and quality care to residents in long term care?

If the answer is yes, we would love to know more about you!

Southbridge Care Homes are currently looking to add one caring, passionate, and enthusiastic Activity Aide to our amazing home family, who can serve our lovely residents, to keep them safe, healthy, and happy. On the daily basis the Activity Aide will get to bring joy and fun to our residents. By assisting with the facilitation of different activities for our residents you will have a hand at making someone’s day… every day!

Responsibilities

• Planning, implementing, and evaluating individual and group activities, in collaboration with the Supervisor.
• Preparing for activities and helping residents to the activity areas.
• Assist residents during the activities and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Maintain program and resident records according to department policy.
• Work with other departments to meet resident needs.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or another related field.
• Passion for helping others and ability to bring fun and joy to all tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in individual and group program planning, implementation, and evaluation for those with differences in cognitive abilities.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in working with senior populations.

Interested applicants should apply by sending their resume through this posting. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.