ACTIVATION AIDE

Southbridge Care Homes Inc; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes is seeking an Activity Aide for temporary part-time hours, 8:00am-4:00pm, to enrich residents' lives in Ontario's long-term care setting.

You will plan, implement and evaluate individual and group activation programs, maintain records, and coordinate with nursing staff to support resident well‑being under the Programs Manager.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one‑to‑one/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for well and cognitively impaired residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation programs based on assessed needs and supervisor instruction.
• Set up and clean activity areas, transport residents to activities, and monitor behavior during programs.
• Maintain program and resident records per department policy and report changes to staff.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet resident needs.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Documentation skills

Program planning

Geratrics experience

Education

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

Job description

Status: Temporary Part Time, Vacancy - 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

The Activity Aide plays a pivotal role in enriching the lives of residents. On a daily basis the Activity Aide will have the opportunity to bring joy and fun to our residents; by assisting with the facilitation of different activities, you will have a hand at brightening someone’s day!

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

• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of start date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months of start date.