Activity Aide

Eastholme; Powassan; Vor Ort; CAD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Vacation pay

Opportunity for growth

Team environment

Zusammenfassung

Eastholme is seeking an Activity Aide to help plan and implement engaging programs for residents. You will support the Activities Coordinator and design activities that promote socialization, relaxation and daily living skills.

Responsibilities include coordinating group and individual activities, maintaining records, and participating in safety trainings. A relevant diploma or enrollment in a related field is required, with willingness to obtain necessary certifications and immunizations.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with residents, families and staff.
• Experience or training in recreation programs for older adults.
• Willingness to obtain immunizations as required by regulations.

Aufgaben

• Plan and implement spiritual, social, recreational and entertainment programs for residents.
• Assist with Restorative Care Programs and maintain calendars and notices.
• Maintain accurate records and progress reports for residents.
• Complete monthly summaries and review reports with the Director.
• Gather data for care planning and surveys.
• Promote safe working habits and comply with safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and volunteers.
• Attend staff development programs and activity staff meetings.
• Be flexible to work various shifts, including weekends.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication ability

Initiate conversations

Learn and teach new methods

Ausbildung

Diploma or Degree in Recreation & Leisure Studies / Therapeutic Recreation / Kinesiology

Active enrollment in related field (within 2 years of graduation)

Tools

Smart Server Certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Under the direction of theDirector, Recreation,Therapy& VolunteerServices, theActivityAide willassistin the planning and implementation of activities forEastholme’sresidents.This job helps to design programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment,relaxationandfulfillmentand improve daily living skills.This role will alsoassistthe Activities Coordinator,asrequired.

A Sample of Your Responsibilities (plus other related duties)

• Conduct spiritual, social, recreational and entertainment programs for the residents of the Home according to their social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs, on an individual or group basis in co-operation with volunteers.
• Assistin carrying out Restorative Care Programsi.e.: Range of Motion, Therapeutic Feeding, Sensory Stimulation, Therapeutic Walk Program etc. Maintain bulletin boards with monthly calendars, daily events, birthdays, memorials etc.
• Maintainaccuraterecords and reports on the participation and progress of the residents inthe variousprograms.
• Complete monthly summaries onselectresidents andplacein resident files.Regularly review these reports with the Director.
• Gather data needed for care planning and surveys.
• Practice and promote safe working habits.
• Communicate and co-operate satisfactorily with residents, family members, volunteers,staffand others.
• Attend in-service and Staff Development Programs and activity staff meetings.
• Comply withthe Fire,Healthand Safety Regulations andattainproficiencyin the methods of sounding the fire alarm, fire evacuation procedures, proper use of fire extinguishing equipment, and other procedures designed to ensure the security and protection of the residents of the Home.
• In the event ofanemergencyperform other duties as may be assigned.
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, practicing and promoting safe working habits, performing duties in a safe manner andfollowall relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.This shall include wearingappropriate PPEasrequired.
• Maintain confidentialityin accordance withall applicable privacy and protection legislation.
• Perform other related duties as required..
• Diploma or Degree in Recreation & Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, or other related fieldORActivelyenrolled in and within two (2) years of graduation from a community college or university diploma/ degree in this field.
• Required to obtain a Smart Server Certificate.
• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) training,DementiAbility, RAI 2.0, CA-ON, PCC, Activity Pro knowledge considered an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Long-Term Care and working with older adults and related pathological conditions and special needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills/ability toinitiateand stimulate conversation in a group or one-on-one setting.
• Ability to learn, and in turn, teach new methods and conduct activity assessments for residents.
• Valid Ontario drivers’ license to transport residents, whenrequired.
• French or any other second language would be considered an asset.
• Ability to work any of the scheduled shifts(Days, Evenings, Nights), including weekends.
• Clear VulnerableSectorandPoliceRecordcheck
• Mustbe willing to obtain any, andall,requiredimmunizations as set out by legislation or regulations.

Vacationpay(%) and a Percentage in lieu of fringe benefitsAn opportunity to learn and grow.A great teamto work with and a place you can be proud to work – we take pride in being a top employer in the community we serve!