ACTIVITY AIDE

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

Job summary

A community care provider in Cornwall, ON is looking for a passionate Part-Time Activity Aide to engage residents through activities. You will plan and implement programs that enhance the well-being of seniors. Candidates should have a diploma in recreation studies and effective communication skills. This position offers competitive wages and the chance to make a daily difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Experience in program planning for geriatric population.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate activation programs.
• Transport residents and monitor their behavior during programs.
• Maintain program and resident records per policy.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Program Planning

Education

Post-secondary diploma in recreation studies

Job description

Overview

Position: Activity Aide, Part-Time, Evening (12-8pm)

Location: Cornwall, ON | Home: Southbridge Cornwall

Offering competitive wages. Southbridge Cornwall is proud of our new state-of-the-art home and welcomes you to join our team! We are looking to add one caring, passionate, and enthusiastic Activity Aide to our home family, who can serve our residents to keep them safe, healthy, and happy. On a daily basis the Activity Aide will bring joy and fun to our residents by assisting with the facilitation of different activities. You will help make someone’s day… every day!

The incumbent will report to the Resident Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation programs 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 enrollment in same; 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-on-one/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and cognitively impaired individuals.
• Ability to work independently and 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.

Interested applicants should apply 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 applicants with disability-related needs and those who require accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.