Activity Aide, casual

West Park Health Centre; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and wellness center in St. Catharines is seeking an Activity Aide to coordinate and support activity programs that enhance resident well-being. Responsibilities include planning activities, assisting residents, and maintaining program records. Candidates should have a relevant diploma and a passion for helping others while demonstrating excellent communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to make a difference in residents' lives every day.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with individual and group program planning for various cognitive abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate activities in collaboration with the Supervisor.
• Assist residents during activities and maintain program records.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet resident needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Program planning

Creativity

Compassion

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career? Do you like to have fun? Are you creative, passionate and caring?

If yes, this is the role you’ve been looking for! On a daily basis the Activity Aide at West Park Health Center will get to bring joy and fun to our residents. By assisting with the facilitation of different activities for our residents you will have a hand at making someone’s day…every day!

The Activity Aide is accountable for coordinating and supporting activity programs to enhance resident well-being.

Responsibilities

• Planning, implementing and evaluating individual and group activities, in collaboration with the Supervisor
• Preparing for activities and helping residents to the activity areas
• Assist residents during the activities, and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate
• Maintain program and resident records according to department policy
• Work with other departments to meet resident needs

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or another related field
• Passion for helping others and ability to bring fun and joy to all tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in individual and group program planning, implementation and evaluation for those with differences in cognitive abilities
• Knowledge of and/or experience in working with senior populations

How to apply

Interested applicants should apply by sending their resume to our Recruitment team, [e-mail]. 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 those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.