Activity Aide, part time

Manoir Marochel Manor; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Activity Aide to bring joy and creativity to residents. In this fulfilling role, you will plan and facilitate engaging activities, ensuring that each resident experiences fun and meaningful interactions daily. Your creativity and communication skills will shine as you collaborate with the Supervisor and other departments to meet the unique needs of our residents. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of seniors, providing them with enriching experiences while working in a supportive and caring environment. If you have a passion for helping others and love to create joyful moments, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in recreation or a related field is essential.
• Strong communication and creativity to engage residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities for residents to enhance their daily experience.
• Assist residents during activities and maintain program records.

Skills

Communication Skills

Program Planning

Experience with Senior Populations

Creativity

Passion for Helping Others

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies

Therapeutic recreation

Job description

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 Marochel Manor 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!

You will be accountable for…

• 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

The ideal candidate for Marochel Manor will have the following qualifications and skills:

• 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

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.