ACTIVATION AIDE

Southbridge Care Homes; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London, Ontario, is seeking an Activity Aide - Casual to plan and implement both individual and group activation programs for residents. Ideal candidates should have a diploma in recreation or a related field, excellent communication skills, and experience with the geriatric population, especially those with cognitive impairments. Responsibilities include monitoring residents during activities and maintaining records. This role supports independent work and effective time management.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation or leisure studies, or related field.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Experience in program planning for both healthy and cognitively impaired individuals.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of the geriatric population, especially those with cognitive impairments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activation programs based on assessed needs.
• Monitor residents during programs and report changes.
• Maintain program and resident records according to policy.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Time management

Program planning and implementation

Experience with geriatric population

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in related field

Job description

Home: Southbridge London

Location: London, ON

Position: Activity Aide- Casual

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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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