Activity Aide (2 Open Position)

Eastholme - Home For the Aged; Powassan; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Learning & growth opportunities

Job summary

Eastholme is seeking an Activity Aide to plan and implement engaging programs for residents under the direction of the Director, Recreation, Therapy & Volunteer Services. You will assist in designing programs to encourage socialization, entertainment, relaxation and daily living skills, and support the Activities Coordinator as required.

The role involves coordinating group and individualized activities, maintaining records, and ensuring safety standards and privacy regulations are followed.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Recreation & Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, or related field or actively enrolled within two years of graduation.
• Must obtain Smart Server Certificate.
• GPA/therapy related training (asset) such as GPA, DementiAbility, RAI 2.0, PCC is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement spiritual, social, recreational and entertainment programs for residents.
• Assist in restorative care programs (Range of Motion, Therapeutic Feeding, Sensory Stimulation, Therapeutic Walk Program).
• Maintain bulletin boards with calendars, events, birthdays, memorials, etc.
• Maintain records and reports on participation and progress.
• Assist with care planning data gathering and surveys.
• Attend in-service and staff development programs and meetings.
• Comply with Fire, Health & Safety Regulations and wear PPE as required.
• Communicate with residents, families, volunteers and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Group activities facilitation

Resident engagement

Communication

Education

Diploma/Degree in Recreation & Leisure or related field

Enrolled student within 2 years of graduation (related field)

Tools

Smart Server Certificate

Job description

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.

• 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 fieldOR activelyenrolled 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!