Activity Aide

ParaMed Home Health Care; Timmins; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

ParaMed Home Health Care seeks a Recreation team member to provide high-quality care while ensuring a safe environment for residents. The role focuses on planning and evaluating programs to enrich the lives of older adults, making it a rewarding opportunity in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Mentorship and support for lifelong learning.

Opportunities for advancement.

Employee Family Assistance Program.

Robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proof of successful completion of an approved Recreation and Leisure Services / Gerontology Diploma or Degree.
• Strong customer service skills and experience in a healthcare/similar setting.
• Knowledge in program planning, especially for cognitively impaired populations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate individual and group activation programs.
• Monitor residents' behavior and report significant changes.
• Maintain records as per department policy.

Skills

Program planning

Resident assessments

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Education

Recreation and Leisure Services / Gerontology Diploma or Degree

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants

Job Description

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our recreation team, you will assume responsibility for providing high-quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff.

This position is for our Extendicare Home, located in Timmins, Ontario.

Available opportunities include: Part-Time; Day/Evening shifts.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan, implement, evaluate, develop, and revise individual and group activation programs based on assessed needs under the guidance of the Supervisor.
• Set up and clean activity areas and transport residents to and from programs.
• Monitor residents' behavior and condition during programs and report significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff.
• Maintain program and resident records according to department policy. Communicate participation by residents to registered staff.

What You Bring

• Proof of successful completion of an approved Recreation and Leisure Services / Gerontology Diploma or Degree from a post-secondary institution, or equivalent.
• Skills and experience in a healthcare or similar setting.
• Knowledge and experience in program planning, care planning, resident assessments, especially for cognitively impaired geriatric populations.
• Experience with an older adult population is an asset.
• Strong customer and resident service skills.
• Experience in a high-paced customer service environment is an asset.
• Flexible with a willingness to learn new tasks.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English; other languages are an asset.

What you’ll get

• Mentorship, support for lifelong learning, and growth opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization.
• A rewarding work experience that enriches your life and others'.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of senior care services across Canada, committed to delivering quality care through a network of over 115 senior care and living centres and home health care operations. Our dedicated workforce of 23,700 is united by a commitment to quality and our vision to be the best provider of senior care in Canada.

Time Type: Part-time

Join us in making a difference by focusing on enriching residents’ lives and transforming work experiences. If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations, including partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants during recruitment upon request.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care