Activity Aide, part time

Hope Street Terrace; Port Hope; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior care facility in Port Hope is seeking an enthusiastic Activity Aide to assist in planning and facilitating activities for residents. This role requires a passion for helping others and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a relevant post-secondary diploma and experience in program planning for seniors. Join a caring team to make a difference in the lives of residents every day.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies.
• Passion for helping others and ability to bring fun and joy to all tasks.
• Knowledge of working with senior populations.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing individual and group activities.
• Assisting residents during the activities.
• Maintaining program and resident records.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge in program planning

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies

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 Hope St. Terrace 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!

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

Application

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.