ACTIVATION AIDE

Southbridge Care Homes; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes in Kitchener, Ontario is seeking an Activity Aide for a part-time role. You will plan, implement and evaluate activation programs, assist with transport and setup, and coordinate with nursing staff to support residents.

Applicants should have a post-secondary diploma in recreation/leisure studies or related field, strong communication skills, and experience with geriatric populations. A negative vulnerable sector check and TB screening are required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Experience in planning and evaluating one-to-one and group programs for both well and cognitively impaired.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Geriatric population experience, especially cognitive impairments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate activation programs for individuals and groups.
• Set up activity area and transport residents; monitor behavior and report changes.
• Maintain resident and program records; communicate participation to staff.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet resident needs.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Documentation skills

Program planning & evaluation

Time management

Geriatric care knowledge

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in recreation and leisure studies or related field

Job description

Location: Kitchener, Ontario

Hourly Wage: $24.51

Position: Activity Aide

Status: Part Time Vacancy

Shift: 8:00am-4:00pm

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Reports to: Programs Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation program based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs. Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Maintain program and resident records according to department policy. Communicate participation by residents to registered staff.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or enrolled in same required. If enrolled, must complete program within 3 years of hire date.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and the cognitively impaired.
• Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.
• Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population especially those with cognitive impairments.

Additional Requirements Include

• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of start date.
• TB screening documentation as required under the Southbridge Care Homes’ Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Policy

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.

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